“Angel Reese Sets WNBA Record Amid Chicago Sky’s Struggles in Playoff Race”
Sky forward Angel Reese made WNBA history in Friday’s game against the Indiana Fever by achieving her 23rd double-double of the season, breaking the WNBA’s single-season record. This milestone adds to the remarkable achievements of Reese, who has been setting records throughout her rookie year.
Although Indiana won the game, led by Caitlin Clark’s impressive 31 points and 12 assists, it was still a significant day for the Sky, who celebrated Reese’s milestone. However, Chicago is now on a six-game losing streak and is aiming to recover to remain in the WNBA postseason race.
Reese’s recent double-double in a loss to the Minnesota Lynx has brought her season averages to 13.3 points and 13.1 rebounds.
During their game against Indiana, the Sky had some notable support from the sidelines, as NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis were present. A post on X featuring both O’Neal and Buzelis went viral, garnering over 117,000 views.
O’Neal, a vocal supporter of the WNBA on his podcast, was in attendance, while Buzelis, new to Chicago, is already connecting with the city’s sports culture. Despite their losing streak, Chicago remains tied with the Atlanta Dream for the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot.