Angel Reese sets rebounding record in Sky"s loss to Lynx
- Angel Reese achieved a new WNBA single-season rebounding record with 418 rebounds during a game against the Minnesota Lynx.
- In the game, Reese recorded 17 points and 19 rebounds, marking her 24th double-double, a rookie record.
- The Chicago Sky lost to the Lynx 79-74, extending their losing streak to six games and complicating their playoff hopes.
On Sunday, Angel Reese made history by becoming the WNBA's single-season rebounding leader during a game between the Chicago Sky and the Minnesota Lynx. The game ended with a score of 79-74 in favor of the Lynx, who were led by Courtney Williams, scoring 22 points. Reese's performance included 17 points and a remarkable 19 rebounds, marking her 24th double-double, which is a record for rookies in the league. With this achievement, Reese surpassed Sylvia Fowles' previous record of 404 rebounds set in 2018, finishing the game with a total of 418 rebounds, averaging 13.1 per game. Additionally, she broke the record for offensive rebounds, achieving 165, overtaking Yolanda Griffiths' record of 162 from 2001. The game saw the Lynx maintain a strong position, having recently snapped a six-game winning streak. The Sky, on the other hand, faced their sixth consecutive loss, putting them in a tie with the Atlanta Dream for the final playoff spot. Kamilla Cardoso led the Sky with a career-high of 22 points, while Michaela Onyenwere contributed 15 points. The Lynx took control early in the game, never trailing after a strong start. Despite a late push from the Sky, who tied the game in the fourth quarter, the Lynx secured their victory with key shots from Williams, ensuring their position as a top contender in the league post-Olympic break.