Angel Reese Hyped as ‘Double-Double Machine’ By WNBA Fans Despite Sky Loss to Mercury
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Another game, another double-double for Angel Reese.
It took less than three quarters for the Chicago Sky rookie forward to do what she does best, and she finished with 19 points and 20 rebounds as the team suffered an 86-68 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday night. It’s Reese’s third straight double-double following the Olympic break and her first career 20-rebound game.
Reese struggled to find her touch at the start of the game, but she was able to increase her efficiency in the second half. She shot 8-of-16 from the field, her first time shooting 50 percent or better since July 7 against the Seattle Storm. She finished the game with a plus-minus of -20.
Fans on social media praised Reese for conducting business as usual by recording another double-double in Sunday’s contest:
TalksWithJae @eccentricsole
Angel Reese gone stay a double double machine. But, she’s gotta be more efficient offensively and more sound and under control on defense #wnba
WNBA @WNBA
ANGEL REESE IS RELENTLESS 😤
The rook is now up to 19 PTS and 19 REB on League Pass pic.twitter.com/kEWCBn1ZJY
AD🍉 (Mercedes2Belts) @ADLegend21
DOUBLE DOUBLE BARBIE. Angel Reese is a machine!!! https://t.co/GPeBWUN37Z
🥃🥃Dr_Johnny🥃🥃 @dr_johnnyM
The Rookie of the Year Angel Reese with one of the greatest WNBA games ever 19 points and 20 rebounds pic.twitter.com/7PUWfB5o4e
KWON🌹 @Aceboykwon
Angel Reese double double in 3 Qts the wnba this easy she can get double double every game with no bag like y’all say ? Needs tougher league for new era pic.twitter.com/MIXecETyBb
Cy @CyDieyi
Angel Reese already has a double double with six minutes to go in the third #skytown
Reese has proven to be a consistent source of points and rebounds, but she still has some areas to improve. Her efficiency needs to be better for the amount of volume she gets on offense.
Still, Reese gives the Sky a foundational piece to build around as the team continues to chase its first WNBA title since 2021.
