Angel Reese Scripts WNBA History Against Her Former Team

Angel Reese just became the first member of the ‘500 rebounds in a single WNBA season’ club.

Angel Reese Scripts WNBA History Against Her Former Team

Dream star Angel Reese (Image via WNBA/X)

Angel Reese has shown no signs of slowing down in the WNBA after her exploits with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. She came off the bench in all six games at the World Cup and played an instrumental role in leading the second-unit team.

The power forward led the Atlanta Dream to a convincing 106-81 victory over the Chicago Sky at the State Farm Arena on Saturday night. Reese delivered a dominant performance, recording her 31st double-double of the campaign.

It was their second straight win after the World Cup, following a demolition of the Connecticut Sun on Thursday night. The win improved their record to 28-14 as they sit at fourth place in the standings. Meanwhile, the Sky dropped to 12th place and are already out of playoff contention.

Following her incredible performance against the Sun, Angel Reese ended her night against her former team with 23 points to go along with 10 rebounds and three blocks in just 28 minutes. During the game, she became the first-ever WNBA star to grab 500 rebounds in a single season

After spending two seasons in Chicago, the Sky traded her to the Dream in the summer this year. After a slow start to the season, Angel Reese has broken a few records during the season. The 24-year-old has broken a few rebounding records this season and has just become the first member of the ‘500 rebounds’ club.

Her performances this season, especially in the past few months, have seen many put her in the MVP conversation and some even see her as a legitimate contender for the Defensive Player of the Year award. She could not have asked for a better moment to make WNBA history as it came against the team that drafted her. This week has been one for the books for Reese.

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WNBA fans heap praise on Angel Reese after making more history

Angel Reese entered the WNBA as the seventh pick in 2024. In her rookie season, she was named an All-Star and set the league single-season rebounding record. While she has broken a number of records since, she has been on the receiving end of criticism over the past two years.

However, after her latest dominant performance, WNBA fans took to social media and praised her after her latest historic moment.

Fans applauded Angel Reese on her latest achievement. With two more games to go, she will be looking to extend the record even further.

Angel Reese is not done and has set her eyes on breaking more records

Angel Reese is undoubtedly one of the best players in the league at the moment. The Dream are on a good run and have won eight out of their last 10 games, and Reese has played a vital role during their impressive run.

Angel Reese
Angel Reese (Image credits – Yahoo Sports)

She is currently averaging a career-high 16.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 40 appearances this season. She has had an immense impact on her team on both ends of the court.

After scripting more history on Saturday night, Angel Reese said she is hungry for more and just getting started.

I’m not satisfied. This is just the beginning, this is the start. This is year three for me. I mean, I want to be in a league for a good amount of time. I want to win championships. I want to break records. And I’m just happy to be in Atlanta. I want to do it all in Atlanta. You see the fans, they come out and support and love us so it’s easy.

Angel Reese in her post-match interview

The Dream were one of the first teams to secure their spot in the playoffs this year. Some view them as title contenders after their recent run of form. Angel Reese will be playing in her first-ever playoffs this year and will be hoping to make a mark when it matters the most.

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