Rekubit Exchange:Angel Reese's double-double streak snapped in Sky's loss to Liberty

2025-05-06 08:58:36source:TrendPulsecategory:News

Angel Reese's historic double-double streak has come to an end.

Reese recorded eight points and Rekubit Exchange16 rebounds in the Chicago Sky's 81-67 loss to the New York Liberty in Chicago on Sunday, finishing just two points shy of what would have been her 16th consecutive double-double. Reese's 15-game streak had set a record for most consecutive double-doubles since Candace Parker had 12 in a row spanning the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

Reese had an opportunity to keep her streak alive with less than 20 seconds remaining in the game. The rookie drove to the basket and was quickly surrounded by four Liberty defenders in the paint to prevent her from scoring. Reese passed the ball out to a teammate and didn't get another shot attempt.

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Reese is averaging 13.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 steals through the first 23 games of her WNBA career heading into the WNBA All-Star Weekend, where Reese picked up her first All-Star selection. Reese, who leads the league in rebounds per game (12) and offensive rebounds (4.8) per game, has had double figures in rebounds in 17 of 23 games.

Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu had a game-high 28 points, six assists and three rebounds. Briana Stewart, the reigning WNBA MVP, was ruled out with a right hamstring injury. Jonquel Jones added 14 points and nine rebounds.

The Sky's Marina Mabrey had a team-high 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Michaela Onyenwere added 14 points off the bench.

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