There’s more than one history-making rookie in the WNBA.
Sky forward Angel Reese entered the team’s Sunday game against the Lynx on a nine-game double-double streak, tied for the longest in league history.
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Her mother, Angel, nervously watched while attendance as Reese toed the free throw line at nine points and well over 10 boards to give her a record 10th straight double-double.
She passed Candice Parker, who had nine double-doubles in 2015.
“She’s gonna continue to do what she does, that’s who she is, she’s always gonna come out and play hard and confident and give you everything that she has,” Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon told reporters, according to ESPN. “She’s the hardest person on herself, so proud of what she’s doing and what she’ll continue to do.”
Angle Reese’s mom, Angel, nervously looks on before the Chicago Sky started completed her 10th straight double-double.WNBA
Reese made the free throw, to a loud crowd reaction in Chicago, as her relieved mother clapped in approval and double high-fived someone in front of her.
The made free throw cut the Lynx lead to 70-62, but unfortunately for the Sky, that’s where the game remained, as they dropped to 6-11 on the WNBA season.
Angel Reese has 10 straight double-doubles.NBAE via Getty Images
Reese finished with 10 points and 16 rebounds on the afternoon, though she was limited to a 4-for-16 shooting performance.
Angel Reese recorded 16 rebounds against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.NBAE via Getty Images
Coming into the game, Reese had been averaging 13.5 points with 11.1 rebounds, 4.8 of which are coming on the offensive end.
The Lynx have emerged as one of the league’s best teams, and are now 14-4 on the season, with a game against Liberty at Barclays Center next up on Tuesday.
