Angel Reese Impresses WNBA Fans with Second Half Performance in Sky Win vs. Sun
Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIAugust 24, 2024
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Chicago Sky star rookie forward Angel Reese delivered a fantastic second-half performance en route to matching her career-high with 20 rebounds. However, the Connecticut Sun won a back-and-forth game, edging the Sky 82-80.
Five days earlier, Reese grabbed 20 boards (alongside 19 points) against the Phoenix Mercury. With her Friday performance, Reese made WNBA history.
StatMamba @StatMambaAngel Reese is the first player in WNBA history to record back-to-back 20-rebound games. pic.twitter.com/T4UoRhOU7M
Reese went scoreless in the first half but finished with 13 points. She helped the Sky overcome a 10-point halftime deficit, and the team even led by as many as six points in the final quarter.
Reese got going on both ends, getting a block early on in the third quarter and doing work on the boards amid a 15-5 run.
Chicago Sky @chicagoskyn🚫pe#skytown pic.twitter.com/QC4FsHBcSq
Chicago Sky @chicagoskyAlways. Active.#skytown pic.twitter.com/SVjgxkmvfw
Reese stayed active on the glass, following up her miss here to cut the Sun lead to one.
Chicago Sky @chicagoskyDon’t let Angel get in her zone!#skytown pic.twitter.com/DLgjlMFQMJ
Sky fans approved of her efforts.
Chicago Sky @chicagoskyWe concur.#skytown pic.twitter.com/xCzhP5f2oq
The Sky led 80-77 after Reese’s two free throws with 1:52 left, but the Sun hit five free throws down the stretch for the win. Alyssa Thomas’ pair with four seconds left put the Sun in the lead for good.
It was a tough loss for the Sky, but it was hard to not be impressed by Reese’s great second half and her continued excellence on the glass.
NBACentral @TheDunkCentralAngel Reese is a rebounding machine 🤯 pic.twitter.com/9QD9UHWs4O
DerrickNtheCity @DerrickNtheCityAngel Reese playing like a MVP 2nite against Connecticut Suns #WNBA #Skytown
Dorian D Dear @RealDorianDearAngel Reese legit dominating the glass.
be great. @__NiaPleaseAngel Reese is a dawg!
A2 @avaioncarterAngel Reese rebound machine
Sukana’s middle fingers @JIMlSONAngel Reese may be the best rebounder I’ve ever seen. Men or women. #SkyTown
It sounds like Selsun Blue, the shampoo… @JarrodB19_Angel Reese is good but she can get better, which is scary.
Annoyed Cowboys Fan. @AwesomeBamonAngel Reese has been excellent in the second half during these last couple of games! #skytown
DeeJay Johnson @Go_DeeJay21That’s another Double Double for Angel Reese. She’s having an amazing rookie season.
The Sky will now face the Las Vegas Aces at home on Sunday at 12 p.m. ET.
