Angel Reese Makes History: 25 Points, 16 Rebounds in Double-Double Streak Extending Win for Chicago Sky

Chicago, Illinois United States of America
Angel Reese made history by scoring 25 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in a win against the Indiana Fever.
The game was highly anticipated due to the rivalry between Reese and Caitlin Clark, who faced off for the first time in the WNBA.
This performance extended Reese's double-double streak to eight consecutive games, making her the first rookie in WNBA history to achieve this feat.
Angel Reese Makes History: 25 Points, 16 Rebounds in Double-Double Streak Extending Win for Chicago Sky

Angel Reese, the rookie forward for the Chicago Sky, made history on [June 23, 2024] by scoring a career-high 25 points and grabbing a career-best 16 rebounds in a thrilling win against the Indiana Fever. This impressive performance extended Reese's double-double streak to eight consecutive games, making her the first rookie in WNBA history to achieve this feat.

The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams displaying impressive play. The Sky trailed by eight points with six minutes remaining when Reese took charge, leading a comeback that saw them take a two-point lead in the final moments. Caitlin Clark of the Fever put up an admirable fight, recording 17 points and a franchise-record 13 assists.

Reese's historic performance came after she had posted double-doubles in each of her previous seven games. Her impressive form has been a key factor in the Sky's recent resurgence, as they have won back-to-back games following a four-game losing streak. The Fever, on the other hand, had their four-game win streak snapped.

The game was highly anticipated due to the rivalry between Reese and Clark, who faced off for the first time in the WNBA. Both players have impressive college basketball pedigrees: Reese led LSU to a national championship victory over Iowa in 2023, while Clark helped Iowa reach the same stage before losing to South Carolina. The two teams also met earlier this season, with Reese's Sky winning both games.

The game was played at Wintrust Arena in Chicago and attracted a large crowd. According to Vivid Seats, the average ticket price for entry was $351 dollars on average, making it one of the most expensive WNBA games in history.

In addition to Reese's impressive performance, other notable players included Kelsey Mitchell of the Fever, who scored 24 points; Chennedy Carter and Camilla Cardoso of the Sky, who each scored 19 points; and Aliyah Boston of the Fever, who had 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

The Sky move on to face Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever again on [June 26, 2024], while the Fever travel to face the Washington Mystics.



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    • Angel Reese set a new WNBA rookie record with 25 points and 16 rebounds in a game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
    • Angel Reese has recorded eight straight double-doubles in her WNBA career.
    • Reese stated that there is no personal animosity between her and Clark.
    • The average ticket price for Clark and Reese’s game was the most expensive in WNBA history.
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    No formal fallacies found. There are some inflammatory rhetorics and appeals to authority. The author uses phrases like 'hotly anticipated', 'nailbiter of an 88-87 victory', and 'stormed back' to describe the game, which adds emotional intensity but doesn't provide any additional information. Additionally, the author refers to Angel Reese breaking a record set by A'ja Wilson, an Olympic gold medalist and former WNBA MVP, implying her credibility as an authority in the field. Lastly, there is an appeal to authority when mentioning that Clark and Reese have been rivals since their NCAA days.
    • Any game between WNBA rookie phenoms Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark is going to be hotly anticipated
    • Angel Reese netted a career-high 25 points on top of 16 rebounds, good for a rookie record eighth-straight double-double
    • Reese was the first rookie to record 25 points and 16 rebounds in a game since Olympic gold medalist and former WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson in 2018.
    • The two teams kept it close through three quarters, with the lead regularly changing hands before the Fever got hot in the third and extended their lead by as much as 15 points.
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    • Angel Reese had her best performance as a pro with 25 points and 16 rebounds against the Fever, extending her double-double streak to eight games.
    • This was Reese’s first win over Clark in the WNBA and her first win since LSU’s championship victory over Iowa in 2023.
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    • Angel Reese scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the Chicago Sky’s win over Indiana Fever.
    • Angel Reese has posted double-double in eight consecutive games, extending her WNBA rookie record.
    • Reese is the first rookie since A’ja Wilson to have 25-plus points and 15-plus rebounds in a single game.
    • The Chicago Sky trailed Indiana by eight points with six minutes left before Reese led their comeback.
    • Chicago has won back-to-back games following a four-game skid, while Indiana had its four-game win streak snapped.
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    • Angel Reese set a new WNBA record by recording seven consecutive double-doubles.
    • Angel Reese had 16 points and a career-high 18 rebounds in the game.
    • Chicago Sky won against Dallas Wings with a score of 83-72, but this fact is not unique as it appears in all articles.
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    • Angel Reese made WNBA history by achieving seven consecutive double-doubles as a rookie.
    • Reese set this record on May 30, 2024, in a home game against the Dallas Wings.
    • She earned 16 points and a career-high 18 rebounds during the game.
    • The previous record of six consecutive double-doubles was set by Tina Charles in 2010 and Cindy Brown in 1998.
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