Angel Reese Shines with First Career Triple-Double to Lead Chicago Sky to Victory

At just 23 years old, Angel Reese turned in the most complete performance of her young pro career, racking up 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Chicago Sky’s 78-66 win over the Connecticut Sun. It’s her first-ever triple-double, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The Sky were riding a rough three-game losing streak and desperately needed a spark. Reese lit the match. But that’s not all. Her stat sheet also included three steals and a couple of blocks; she was everywhere. It was the kind of game that makes you sit up, blink twice, and say, “Wait… she’s only in her second season?”

One for the History Books

With this performance, Angel Reese becomes the second-youngest player in WNBA history to notch a triple-double. Only Caitlin Clark, who pulled it off at 22, got there faster. But let’s be honest, this wasn’t just a triple-double. It was a statement. Angel Reese is already known for dominating the boards and putting up buckets, but the 11 assists?

That was new. She more than doubled her previous career high in that category and showed off a side of her game fans haven’t seen, her playmaking. And she wasn’t just feeding one go-to scorer either, Angel Reese spread the wealth, assisting six different teammates. That ball movement helped the Sky rally back from an early 8-0 hole and eventually cruise to victory in this WNBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup.

A Coach’s Dream And A Teammate’s Joy

Sky head coach Tyler Marsh has been big on versatility, and clearly, Reese got the memo. After the game, she reflected on embracing a more well-rounded role: “I was a passer, and I could’ve stuck with that my whole career,” she said with a grin. “I’m working on getting back to that level of versatility. Bigs should be the best passers.”

Her teammates were loving it. Guard Rachel Banham called Reese her “triple-double queen” on social media, even dropping a behind-the-scenes bus celebration video. Meanwhile, the WNBA dubbed her “Triple-Double Barbie”, a nickname that somehow feels perfectly on-brand, and the NBA itself gave her a shout-out, proving her reach is expanding way beyond just the women’s game.

Angel Reese: A Star in the Making or Already Made?

Reese’s rookie year was already one for the books. She stacked up 15 straight double-doubles and finished the season with 28 total, just one short of the all-time WNBA single-season record. That would’ve been enough to call it a success, but she’s not slowing down. Not even close. Now, in year two, she’s still leading the league in rebounds and steadily climbing in both scoring and assists. She’s rounding out her game, growing into a leader, and building a résumé that’s starting to look like something special. With the Sky set to take on the Washington Mystics next, fans can’t help but wonder, what’s Angel Reese going to pull off next?