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WNBA Makes Angel Reese Statement Before Chicago Sky Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Jun 21, 2025 12:42 PM ET

The Chicago Sky were set for a matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, looking to improve their 3-8 record.

Chicago, led by Angel Reese, has struggled throughout the start of the WNBA season.

The Sky have lost four of their last five games, having recently fallen to the Washington Mystics. Before then, Chicago suffered losses to the Atlanta Dream, New York Liberty and Indiana Fever.

On Saturday, Reese and the Sky were set for a matchup against the Mercury.

Ahead of tip-off, the WNBA shared a highlight reel featuring Reese and credited the Sky star for her statistical success.

The league's official social media account mentioned that Reese is averaging a double-double through the first quarter of the season, posting 11.0 points and 11.7 rebounds per game.

11.0 PPG and 11.7 RPG has Angel Reese averaging a double-double and leading the league in boards

A major matchup awaits against the elite Mercury on ABC at 1pm/ET! pic.twitter.com/UgT0LnT89O
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 21, 2025

Reese has widely been considered one of the best rebounders in the WNBA for the past two seasons.

She made a name for herself as a skilled rebounder during her rookie season with the Sky, finishing the season with 13.1 points and 13.7 rebounds per game.

In her rookie season with the Sky, Reese was named a WNBA All-Star and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting behind Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Angel Reese has also been active on the defensive end for head coach Tyler Marsh and the Chicago Sky. In her second season in the WNBA, the 6-foot-3 forward has averaged 1.6 steals and 0.5 blocks per game.

She'll look to lead Chicago to a victory against the Mercury, who are second in the Western Conference with a 10-4 record.

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

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