Angel Reese Records Historic Double-Double in Dream Victory Over Sky
Angel Reese recorded her 57th career double-double in 75 games — a WNBA record — as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Chicago Sky 82-75 on Tuesday. The milestone came in Reese's first regular-season return to Chicago since being traded to Atlanta in April, and places her second all-time across the NBA and WNBA over the last 40 seasons, behind only Shaquille O'Neal. The achievement underscores Reese's emergence as one of basketball's most prolific rebounders and helps Atlanta improve to 8-3, atop the Eastern Conference.
Angel Reese made history Tuesday night, becoming the first WNBA player to record 57 double-doubles through 75 career games, surpassing Blake Griffin for second-most across the NBA and WNBA over the last 40 seasons — trailing only Shaquille O'Neal. Reese finished with 17 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, and two steals in Atlanta's 82-75 victory over the Chicago Sky, the franchise that drafted her seventh overall in 2024 before trading her to the Dream in April for future draft picks. The game marked her first regular-season return to Chicago, where she received a warm pregame reception before delivering a dominant performance. Atlanta trailed by one entering the fourth quarter but outscored Chicago 25-17 in the final period, with Reese's rebounding helping generate crucial extra possessions. Rhyne Howard and Naz Hillmon added 17 and 16 points respectively, while Allisha Gray and Jordin Canada each contributed 14 in a balanced team effort. Despite the historic individual milestone, Reese downplayed the achievement postgame, saying, 'It doesn't matter unless I get a win.' The Dream, now 8-3, sit atop the Eastern Conference and third overall in the WNBA standings.
How coverage differed
The New York Post framed the story primarily around the drama of Reese's return to her former team and the record's significance in basketball history, while Newsweek provided more team context — including Atlanta's Commissioner's Cup pursuit and Reese's prior losing seasons in Chicago — and gave more weight to her postgame quotes downplaying the individual milestone.
What different sources said
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Angel Reese makes WNBA history against her former team
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Angel Reese Downplays Historic Feat After Dream Defeat Sky
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