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Chicago Sky star rookie ahead Angel Reese delivered a implausible second-half efficiency en path to matching her career-high with 20 rebounds. Nevertheless, the Connecticut Solar received a back-and-forth sport, edging the Sky 82-80.
5 days earlier, Reese grabbed 20 boards (alongside 19 factors) in opposition to the Phoenix Mercury. Together with her Friday efficiency, Reese made WNBA historical past.
StatMamba @StatMamba
Angel Reese is the primary participant in WNBA historical past to document back-to-back 20-rebound video games. pic.twitter.com/T4UoRhOU7M
Reese went scoreless within the first half however completed with 13 factors. She helped the Sky overcome a 10-point halftime deficit, and the group even led by as many as six factors within the last quarter.
Reese obtained happening each ends, getting a block early on within the third quarter and doing work on the boards amid a 15-5 run.
Chicago Sky @chicagosky
Chicago Sky @chicagosky
All the time. Energetic.#skytown pic.twitter.com/SVjgxkmvfw
Reese stayed lively on the glass, following up her miss right here to chop the Solar result in one.
Chicago Sky @chicagosky
Do not let Angel get in her zone!#skytown pic.twitter.com/DLgjlMFQMJ
Sky followers authorised of her efforts.
Chicago Sky @chicagosky
We concur.#skytown pic.twitter.com/xCzhP5f2oq
The Sky led 80-77 after Reese’s two free throws with 1:52 left, however the Solar hit 5 free throws down the stretch for the win. Alyssa Thomas’ pair with 4 seconds left put the Solar within the lead for good.
It was a tricky loss for the Sky, nevertheless it was arduous to not be impressed by Reese’s nice second half and her continued excellence on the glass.
NBACentral @TheDunkCentral
Angel Reese is a rebounding machine 🤯 pic.twitter.com/9QD9UHWs4O
DerrickNtheCity @DerrickNtheCity
Angel Reese enjoying like a MVP 2nite in opposition to Connecticut Suns #WNBA #Skytown
Sukana’s center fingers @JIMlSON
Angel Reese could also be one of the best rebounder I’ve ever seen. Males or girls. #SkyTown
It appears like Selsun Blue, the shampoo… @JarrodB19_
Angel Reese is sweet however she will be able to get higher, which is frightening.
Aggravated Cowboys Fan. @AwesomeBamon
Angel Reese has been wonderful within the second half throughout these final couple of video games! #skytown
DeeJay Johnson @Go_DeeJay21
That is one other Double Double for Angel Reese. She’s having a tremendous rookie season.
The Sky will now face the Las Vegas Aces at residence on Sunday at 12 p.m. ET.
