In front of a crowd celebrating the retirement of Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese delivered a historic performance, finishing with 24 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, and two blocks in the Sky’s 92–85 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.
It was Reese’s fourth consecutive game with at least 15 rebounds, the longest such streak in WNBA history. The effort also put her in elite company: only A’ja Wilson, Jonquel Jones, and Lisa Leslie have ever recorded three straight games with at least 15 points and 15 rebounds. Reese just joined them.
Reese’s record-breaking stretch has become all the more impressive considering the adversity she faced to start the season. Her finishing struggles and rebounding style drew early critiques, but she never wavered.
“I always say to myself before every game, ‘God doesn’t give me any storm that I can’t handle,’” Reese said. “I went through a storm through the first eight games where I couldn’t finish and it was frustrating. But I trusted my work, and my teammates trusted my work in finally coming through — and coming through efficiently.”
Since then, she’s become one of the most impactful players in the league. Over her last four games, Reese is averaging 17.3 points, 17.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 2.3 steals while logging 34.3 minutes per night. She now leads the league in rebounding and is playing herself back into the All-Star conversation.
Evolving Into a Playmaker
What has separated Reese during this recent stretch isn’t just the rebounding dominance — it’s her ability to create for others. On Sunday, she matched a career-high with seven assists, repeatedly reading double teams and passing out of the post to open shooters.
“The first eight games, I played poorly and wasn’t supporting my team,” Reese said. “I sought different ways to contribute, and today I had seven assists, which is what truly matters: setting up my teammates because I know they can score, and they did tonight.”
That improvement has been especially important as the Sky navigate injuries and continue to define their offensive identity. With fellow post presence Kamilla Cardoso sidelined, Reese has leaned into an expanded role and made the most of it.
“When Kamilla isn’t on the court, I aim to capitalize on that as much as possible because she’s an exceptional post player,” Reese said. “During this offseason, I focused on enhancing my ability to drive toward the basket and finish strong. I had faith in my preparation, and my teammates believed in me as well. It feels great to finally execute effectively.”
Leadership Through Energy
Sunday’s win wasn’t just a statistical milestone for Reese — it was a moment of leadership. She scored 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Sky take control late. After closing the third quarter with a transition score that cut the Sparks’ lead to one, Reese opened the fourth with six straight points and delivered the dagger with a three-point play that pushed Chicago ahead 85–74 with 2:30 remaining.
She credited her team’s collective mindset for the turnaround.
“I believe our desire to win was stronger. We feed off each other’s enthusiasm,” she said. “Everyone elevated their game tonight and fulfilled their responsibilities. A special shoutout to E [Elizabeth Williams] for stepping up and excelling in her role. She brings consistent positive energy and has a wealth of experience.”
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It’s the kind of energy that’s fueled Chicago’s gradual resurgence. Now 5–11 on the year, the Sky have struggled to find consistency but are discovering their identity through Reese’s relentlessness. She continues to lead by example — fighting for every rebound, organizing on the floor, and learning to pick her spots as both a scorer and facilitator.
Numbers to Back It Up
On the season, Reese is now averaging 12.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 steals in 30.8 minutes per game. And her recent surge suggests those numbers may keep climbing.
“I only had four offensive boards, so it wasn’t just about ‘me’ tonight,” she said with a smile, referencing the online nickname “Mebounds.” “When opponents can’t contain me on the boards, it results in more scoring for our team. I view it positively; others might see it differently, but I focus on the benefits.”
With every game, Reese continues to shift that perception. Her early-season storm has turned into a steady climb — one marked by records, resilience, and the emergence of a franchise cornerstone.
“I went through it,” she said. “And I came out stronger.”
