August 16th 2024.
Angel Reese, the dynamic rookie for the Chicago Sky, has been making waves on the basketball court for the past few years. However, she faced her toughest challenge yet when she went up against veteran WNBA player Brittney Griner.
In a recent game against Griner's team, the Phoenix Mercury, Reese and her Sky teammates suffered a blowout loss. Griner, who had just returned from helping Team USA win gold at the Paris Olympics, dominated the court with five blocked shots. Three of those blocks were against Reese, who is widely considered a top contender for the Rookie of the Year award.
Griner's impressive performance didn't end there. She also scored 23 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out six assists. But it wasn't just another game for Griner. She set a new Mercury record by becoming the first player in franchise history to record 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ blocks in a single game. And with her WNBA career winding down, this was a major accomplishment for the veteran player.
Meanwhile, Reese continued to showcase her skills and prove why she is a top candidate for Rookie of the Year. In this game, she recorded her 18th double-double of the season with 11 points and 15 rebounds. This feat not only solidified her status as a top rookie, but it also surpassed two WNBA legends - Yolanda Griffith and Candace Parker - for the second-most double-doubles by a rookie in league history.
But the records didn't stop there for Reese. In just 25 games, she has already grabbed 300 rebounds, making her the first player in WNBA history to do so in their first 25 games. And with a few more games left in the season, she has a chance to surpass Tina Charles for the most double-doubles by a WNBA rookie. In 2010, Charles recorded 22 double-doubles while playing for the Connecticut Sun.
Reese's impressive performance in this game - 11 points and 15 rebounds - added to her already impressive 18 double-doubles in her rookie season. This puts her ahead of Griffith and Parker and behind only Charles for the most double-doubles by a first-year WNBA player. It's clear that Reese is a rising star in the league, and her record-breaking achievements are only the beginning of what is sure to be a successful career.
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