The WNBA has had some history-making rookies.
Sky forward Angel Reese entered Sunday’s game against the Lynx with nine straight double-doubles, tying the longest streak in league history.
Free throws made by Angel Reese to make history as the player with the most consecutive double-doubles in a single season
Reese finished with 10 points and 16 rebounds. pic.twitter.com/Yazfu0OIkp
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Reese’s mother, Angel, watched nervously as she stepped to the free throw line and recorded nine points and at least 10 rebounds, recording her 10th consecutive double-double.
She passed Candace Parker, who had nine double-doubles in 2015.
Angle Reese’s mother, Angel, watches nervously before the Chicago Sky record their 10th straight double-double. WNBA
Reese made the free throw, the Chicago crowd responded with roars of joy, and her relieved mother applauded and double-high-fived someone in front of her.
The free throw cut the Lynx lead to 70-62, but unfortunately for the Sky, the game remained that way and they fell to 6-11 on the WNBA season.
Angel Reese recorded her 10th consecutive double-double. NBAE via Getty Images
Reese had 10 points and 16 rebounds on the afternoon, but shot just 4-of-16 from the field.
Angel Reese had 16 rebounds in Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Lynx. NBAE via Getty Images
Coming into this game, Reese was averaging 13.5 points and 11.1 rebounds, with 4.8 of those coming on the offensive end.
The Lynx have emerged as one of the best teams in the league, going 14-4 this season and next facing the Liberty on Tuesday at Barclays Center.
