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Angel Reese Had No Words for Chicago Sky Announcement on Tuesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 12:41 AM ET

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky continue to work through growing pains, having suffered a blowout loss to the New York Liberty.

On Tuesday, the Liberty defeated the Sky 85-66. Chicago suffered its second straight loss, having fallen to the Indiana Fever before this matchup.

Despite the loss for the Sky, Reese etched her name in the WNBA history books.

The WNBA announced that Reese has become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 30 career double-doubles. Chicago's young star achieved the feat in 42 games.

"More history for the sophomore," said the Chicago Sky and the official social media account of the WNBA in a collaborated post.

Reese then took to social media, sharing her immediate reaction to the news. The Sky forward posted the announcement from the WNBA and the Chicago Sky, attaching a praying emoji, seemingly grateful for the accomplishment.

Angel Reese finished the game against the New York Liberty with 17 points, 11 rebounds and three assists.

As the WNBA posted on social media, Reese passed the following players for her historic feat:

42 - Angel Reese

47 - Tina Charles

56 - Candace Parker

56 - Natalie Williams

58 - Lisa Leslie

Throughout the season, Angel Reese posted 9.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Reese leads the Sky in average rebounds and continues to take the necessary steps to improve her scoring ability.

After losing to the New York Liberty, Reese and the Chicago Sky will prepare for another matchup, looking to crack the two-game losing streak.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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