FACT CHECK: Angel Reese Had 'The Chosen One' Tattooed On Her Arm 1 Jun 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) warms up before a WNBA game against the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Angel Reese Joins Giannis Antetokounmpo,Tim Duncan In Elite Record

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Jul 9, 2025 12:43 PM ET

Angel Reese is cooking — and she’s doing it her way.

After a rocky start to her rookie season with the Chicago Sky, Reese has flipped the script completely. Critics? Ignored. Pressure? Handled. And in her latest stretch of games, she’s now put herself on a stat line that’s never been touched before in WNBA history.

In a game against the Lynx, she dropped 16 points, grabbed 17 boards, and dished out 6 assists. Another solid night, right? But look a little closer — over her last four games, Reese has stacked up over 75 points, 68 rebounds, and 21 assists. That’s a line no WNBA player has hit in a four-game stretch since 2000.

Angel Reese now sits in a statistical group typically reserved for NBA icons. We’re talking Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tim Duncan, Nikola Jokic, and Shaquille O’Neal — all of whom have hit similar numbers during dominant stretches in their respective primes. For someone who was once dismissed as a defensive enforcer with limited offensive upside, Reese is turning heads with her well-rounded game.

And it’s not just a one-off streak. Through 20+ games this season, she’s now averaging 12.6 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists — leading the league in boards and setting a new WNBA record with five straight games of 15+ rebounds. The “Mebounds” nickname? That’s not just a branding flex. It’s real.

Angel Reese Loses Cool in Late-Game Thriller vs Mystics

Angel Reese ’s fire was on full display again Tuesday in a wild matchup between the Sky and the Washington Mystics. Tied at 77 in the final seconds, Shakira Austin missed two free throws, got her own rebound, and scored. Reese, convinced there was a foul, let her frustration show. During the following timeout, she slapped a clipboard out of an assistant’s hand in a moment of raw emotion.

Angel Reese Joins Giannis Antetokounmpo,Tim Duncan In Elite Record 8 Jul 8, 2025; Fairfax, Virginia, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) looks on during the first half against the Washington Mystics at EagleBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Even with the heat of the moment, she regrouped. Reese knocked down a pair of free throws to tie it back up. But Austin had the last word, hitting two from the line to give Washington the edge.

REPORT: Angel Reese Etched Her Name In WNBA History Books With Another Rebounding Achievement 1 Jul 8, 2025; Fairfax, Virginia, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) takes a shot during the second half against the Washington Mystics at EagleBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Reese still balled out: 22 points on 55% shooting, 15 boards, and 4 dimes. Another big night in a growing list of statement games. Even without the win, she made sure her presence was felt.

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