Angel Reese was happy to keep her record streak alive, she just wished it had resulted in a win. The Chicago Sky’s sensational rookie extended her WNBA record with a 15th consecutive double-double Thursday night in the team’s 91-76 loss to the New York Liberty.
Chicago Sky ’s Angel Reese shoots past the out stretch arm of Atlanta Dream’s Tina Charles during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Chicago. The Sky won 78-69. Chicago Sky ’s Angel Reese taps the ball away from Atlanta Dream’s Cheyenne Parker-Tyus on a pass intended for Parker-Tyus during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Chicago. The Sky won 78-69.
It was the second time in two days that it came down to the final minutes for her to keep the streak going. On Wednesday, she did it by hitting two free throws in the final few seconds of a win at home.She struggled against New York’s big front line on Thursday and had just four points and three rebounds at the half. She got her 10th point with just under 4 minutes left and then corralled three rebounds over the next 2 minutes to achieve the feat.
Reese, who was the seventh pick in the draft, broke Candace Parker’s mark of 12 straight double-doubles last Sunday.
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