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Angel Reese Makes WNBA History Against Sparks

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Levi M. Dombro | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 9:45 PM ET

The Chicago Sky entered Tuesday evening's matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks with a 3-10 record during the 2025 WNBA season. They also carried a three-game losing streak into the contest.

Chicago has been paced this season by 2024 WNBA All-Star forward Angel Reese. She is contributing 10.8 points, a league-leading 11.8 rebounds and a career-high 3.5 assists per game in 2025.

First-year WNBA head coach Tyler Marsh has made Reese a focal point of the Sky's offense this season. Fellow 2024 first-round draft pick Kamilla Cardoso has also been emphasized this year, and she is averaging a career-high 11.6 points.

On Tuesday, the Sky trailed 29 to 17 against the 4-10 Sparks after the first quarter of the game. Reese scored two points, grabbed four rebounds and dished out two assists in the opening quarter of the contest.

Reese entered the game with career marks of 602 points and 596 rebounds through the first 47 appearances of her professional career. With her contributions in the first quarter, she made a bit of WNBA history against the Sparks.

"Angel Reese is the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 600 PTS & 600 REB," Polymarket Hoops reported.

Angel Reese is the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 600 PTS & 600 REB. pic.twitter.com/BwwkChToG9
— Polymarket Hoops (@PolymarketHoops) June 25, 2025

Reese enjoyed a decorated rookie season, as she made both the All-Star and All-Rookie teams. She also set a WNBA record by averaging 13.6 rebounds per contest.

In 2025, she has nearly doubled her 1.9 assist per game average from her rookie year. Reese has also seen her three-point shooting percentage rise from 18.8% to 27.3% (via Pro Basketball Reference).

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

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