"Breaking Records: How Angel Reese is Dominating the WNBA with 10 Straight Double-Doubles"

Kayla McBride tallied 16 points, while Napheesa Collier contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Lynx triumphed over the Chicago Sky with a score of 70-62. Despite a remarkable performance by Chicago rookie Angel Reese, who achieved her 10th consecutive double-double, setting a new WNBA single-season record with 10 points and 16 rebounds. The previous record was held by Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks in 2015.

McBride knocked down a pair of 3-pointers and contributed 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lynx, who are currently leading the Western Conference with a record of 14-4. This performance came after their seven-game winning streak was snapped by a 94-88 loss to last-place Dallas. Collier also played a key role with six assists, securing her 11th double-double of the season. Additionally, Alanna Smith scored 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.

Reese's Piece Of History

Sky rookie Angel Reese now holds the record for the longest double-double streak within a season in WNBA history.

SEASON	PLAYER	STREAK	TEAM
2024	Angel Reese	10*	Sky
2015	Candace Parker	9	Sparks
2012	Sylvia Fowles	8	Sky
2011	Sylvia Fowles	8	Sky

Reese struggled with her shooting, making only 4 out of 16 attempts from the field and 2 out of 4 free throws. She managed to reach 10 points after making the second of two free throws with 23 seconds left in the game.

"Regardless of her performance, she will always bring her best to the game. She's a confident and hardworking player who gives her all," commented Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon. "She holds herself to high standards and I am proud of her determination and effort."

Chennedy Carter recorded 15 points for Chicago. Lindsay Allen hit three 3-pointers and scored 13 points, while also contributing 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Marina Mabrey scored 11 points on 4-of-17 shooting. The Lynx were behind 51-42 after a jumper by Carter with 2:58 remaining in the third quarter, but managed to reduce the deficit to five by the end of the period thanks to a long buzzer-beater jumper by Collier.

Courtney Williams' three-point play gave the Lynx a 61-59 lead with 3:14 remaining. Following that, McBride made four consecutive free throws, allowing Minnesota to maintain a two-possession advantage in the final two minutes. The Lynx limited the Sky to a 30.5% shooting percentage from the field, a significant improvement after allowing the last-place Wings to shoot 48.7%, make 9 of 15 three-pointers, and score the most points against them this season. Reese was chosen by Chicago with the seventh overall pick in the draft, a position that Minnesota had traded down from.

Chicago's home record dropped to 3-7, while Minnesota is scheduled to play in New York on Tuesday. On the other hand, Chicago will be traveling to face the Atlanta Dream on the same day.