Like Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is out there making history in her first year in the WNBA. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon, meanwhile, has revealed the forward’s mindset amid her historic streak.
Reese made headlines recently by recording her 13th consecutive double-double, surpassing the previous record held by Candace Parker. During the Sky’s 84-71 loss to the Seattle Storm, Reese finished with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 steals.
The game started with the Sky jumping out to an early 12-3 lead in the first quarter, but the Storm fought back and trailed by just 8 at halftime, 39-31. In the second half, the Storm rallied with a 16-2 run led by Nneka Ogwumike and Jewell Loyd to take a 5-point lead in the third quarter.
The Sky were unable to contain the Storm’s hot shooting, falling behind by as much as 14 in the fourth quarter. However, they mounted a 14-3 run to cut the deficit to 3 points with under 3 minutes remaining. But the Storm responded with a 12-0 run to close out the victory.
Ogwumike finished the game with 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Loyd added 20 points for the Storm. Despite the loss, Reese’s historic performance highlighted her consistency and commitment to helping her team, even as a rookie.
Chicago Sky Coach Teresa Weatherspoon Reveals Angel Reese’s Mindset Amid Historic WNBA Streak
After the game, Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon faced the media and shared her thoughts about the game. In a video shared by Marquee Sky on X, she shed some light on Reese’s mentality amid her historic streak.
“She’s not out there to break records and all of that, she’s out there to go help this team win.”
Teresa Weatherspoon tips her cap to Angel Reese 👏 pic.twitter.com/rwCSEBufKV
— Marquee Sky (@SkyMarquee) July 8, 2024
Over the course of 20 games this season, Reese has averaged 14.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest. Meanwhile, Chicago is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of eight wins and 12 losses.
Even in her first year in the league, Reese has already established herself as a force to be reckoned with. If she continues on this path, expect the Chicago rookie to become better in the years ahead.
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