Angel Reese becomes second-youngest WNBA player to record triple-double

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"Angel Reese Achieves Triple-Double in Chicago Sky's Victory Over Connecticut Sun"

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Angel Reese made history by recording her first career triple-double at the age of 23, becoming the second-youngest player in WNBA history to achieve this feat. The Chicago Sky secured a solid 78-66 victory over the Connecticut Sun in the Commissioner’s Cup game, with Reese contributing significantly to the team's performance. She finished the game with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and a remarkable 11 assists, marking a new career high for assists that was more than double her previous record. The Sky displayed a well-rounded attack, with five players scoring in double figures, and the bench outscoring the Sun reserves by an impressive 36 to 2. Hailey Van Lith shone brightly for Chicago as well, leading the bench with a career-high 16 points, showcasing the depth of the Sky's roster in this matchup.

In the game, both teams exhibited a competitive spirit as they shot 40% from the field, but the Sky capitalized on their free throw opportunities, going a perfect 8-for-8 in the first half to maintain a narrow lead. Marina Mabrey led the Sun with 22 points, including five three-pointers, while Tina Charles added 19 points to their efforts. As the game progressed, the Sun briefly took a lead early in the second half, but Chicago responded with strong plays from Michaela Onyenwere and Reese, regaining momentum. The Sky ended the third quarter with a 59-54 advantage, ultimately sealing the victory in the final period. This win marks an important moment for the Sky, who now hold a 3-7 record, while the Sun continue to struggle with a 2-8 record this season.

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Angel Reese recorded her first triple double, Hailey Van Lith led a dominant performance by the Chicago bench with a career-high 16 points and the Sky pulled away from theConnecticut Sunfor a 78-66 win on Sunday.Reese, at the age of 23, became the second-youngest WNBA player in history with a triple double. Only Caitlin Clark had a triple double at a younger age; she had two while she was 22.

Fueled by Reese’s 11 assists – more than double her previous career high – Chicago put five players in double figures. The Sky bench outscored the Sun reserves 36-2 in the Commissioner’s Cup game.

Reese also had 11 points and 13 rebounds for Chicago (3-7). Kia Nurse had 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting with three threes, and Kamilla Cardoso and Ariel Atkins both had 10 points. Reserve Rachel Banham made her 300th career three-pointer.

Marina Mabrey scored 22 points with five threes for the Sun (2-8). Tina Charles added 19 points and Jacy Sheldon had 12.Both teams shot 40% and made six three-pointers in the first half but the Sky were perfect on eight free throws to take a 38-36 lead. Mabrey was the only player in double figures with 16.Mabrey’s three and two free throws by Charles gave Connecticut a 47-44 lead early in the second half but Michaela Onyenwere and Reese converted three-point plays to make it 51-48. The Sky led 59-54 entering the fourth quarter.

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Source: The Guardian