Angel Reese Ties Candace Parker’s WNBA Double-Double Record as Fans Champion Feat
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Chicago Sky rookie superstar Angel Reese posted her 12th consecutive double-double (27 points, 10 rebounds) on Friday in an 88-84 road win over the Seattle Storm, tying WNBA legend Candace Parker for the most all-time over multiple seasons.
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With her 12th consecutive double-double, Angel Reese ties Candace Parker’s record for consecutive double-doubles over MULTIPLE seasons 🙌<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcometotheW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#WelcometotheW</a> <a href=”https://t.co/cNvgykU6aJ”>pic.twitter.com/cNvgykU6aJ</a>
Reese had 16 points and six rebounds in the first half alone to help the Sky stay close against the Storm, who took a 42-40 lead into the break. She hit her first career three-pointer along the way.
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Angel Reese with her first career 3-pointer just before the half‼️<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/skytown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#skytown</a> <a href=”https://t.co/hw0wrq8Azz”>pic.twitter.com/hw0wrq8Azz</a>
Reese had to take a seat three minutes into the third quarter, however, after picking up three quick fouls to give her four for the game.
The Sky caught fire in the third, scoring 30 points. Chennedy Carter scored 11 of them, including this three-point play to put Chicago up 70-62 with 55 seconds left in the third.
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CHENNEDY CARTER AND 1<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/skytown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#skytown</a> <a href=”https://t.co/CKtAaQRsWR”>pic.twitter.com/CKtAaQRsWR</a>
Reese came back in the fourth and helped keep the Storm at bay, hitting a huge three for a 78-70 lead midway through the quarter.
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ANGEL REESE, THE WOMAN THAT YOU ARE!!!<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/skytown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#skytown</a> <a href=”https://t.co/hf0VPrdoSS”>pic.twitter.com/hf0VPrdoSS</a>
The Storm fought back, though, cutting the lead to two on two occasions in the final 20 seconds. Seattle fouled Reese each time in response, but the ex-LSU star hit all four of her free throw attempts to guide Chicago to victory.
It was an incredible win for the Sky against a Storm team that entered the evening 8-1 at home and 13-6 overall. Carter had a fantastic night as well with 33 points and three steals to pace the Sky.
During and after the game, fans praised Reese’s continued excellence as she tied an all-time WNBA record just 19 games into her pro career.
🪞priyank’a beyoncé🐞@hoopcyklop3dia
the double double queen<br><br>put it in lights<br><br>ANGEL MF REESE<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/gametranslated?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#gametranslated</a> <a href=”https://t.co/8r3SepXxUs”>pic.twitter.com/8r3SepXxUs</a>
Noah@noahamcgee
Angel Reese still the Rookie of the Year
K.N.D❤️🔥@WhiteAFOnes_
Angel Reese’s greatness cannot be denied
Chris Williamson@CWilliamson44
Angel Reese did it she did it !! Ties candace Parker for 12 straight double double over multiple seasons most in wnba history !
Chloe@GlowySweetFab
Angel Reese, gurl I’m so proud of you. Chicago is so blessed. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/skytown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#skytown</a> <a href=”https://t.co/rn3aC4psCT”>pic.twitter.com/rn3aC4psCT</a>
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