Sky forward Angel Reese. Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Angel Reese made WNBA history during Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever game

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated May 17, 2025 6:52 PM ET

Angel Reese tipped her hand on what her goal was before the 2025 season. Reese planned to be a leader on rebounds because “rebounds win championships.” She also wants to make the WNBA All-Defensive Team.

The Chicago Sky hope Reese expands her skill set in head coach Tyler Marsh’s system. Marsh and point guard Courtney Vandersloot voiced their belief in the preseason that Reese can be more than a rebounder in the WNBA.

However, rebounding was what Reese excelled at in the first half of the Sky’s season opener against the Indiana Fever. Reese finished the first half with nine rebounds and seven points.

Angel Reese made WNBA history on Saturday

Per Polymarket Hoops, Reese made WNBA history in the first half, becoming the fastest player ever to record 450 points and 450 rebounds.

Angel Reese is the fastest player in WNBA history to record 450+ PTS & 450+ REB. pic.twitter.com/JyEksIgJ5X

— Polymarket Hoops (@StatMamba) May 17, 2025

The Chicago Sky were trailing despite the rebounding

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark pose for photos before the 2024 WNBA Draft. Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Reese recorded 446 rebounds as a rookie, which broke a league record for the most rebounds in a single season. She averaged 13.1 rebounds per game. Reese was well on her way to smashing her average from 2024.

Despite Reese believing that her rebounding can win championships, the Sky were trailing the Fever 45-32 at halftime. The Sky struggled shooting, averaging just 28.9% shooting and making just 25% of their three-point shots.

Reese went 3-of-8 shooting in the first half, including 1-of-2 from behind the three-point arc. She was a -10 on the court with one assist and two turnovers.