Angel Reese enjoyed a memorable return against her former team, producing 17 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Dream to an 82-75 victory over the Chicago Sky. The star forward also etched her name into the WNBA record books by registering her 57th career double-double through 75 games—the most by any player in league history.
WNBA 2026: Angel Reese Makes History Against Former Team Chicago Sky as Atlanta Dream Secure 82-75 Victory | Image Credit: AFP
Angel Reese made a strong return to Chicago, facing her former team for the first time since joining the Atlanta Dream and making her presence felt immediately. In a tightly contested game, she powered Atlanta to an 82-75 win over the Chicago Sky, finishing with 17 points and 17 rebounds. Rhyne Howard matched her scoring output with 17 points as the Dream held their ground on the road.
Reese, drafted No. 7 overall by Chicago in 2024, reached her eighth double-double of the season during the third quarter and continues to pile up milestones at a rapid pace. She now holds 57 career double-doubles in just 75 games, the most in WNBA history at that stage, underlining her consistency and impact on both ends of the floor.
Angel Reese marked her return to Chicago with a strong all-round performance, guiding the Atlanta Dream to an 82-75 win over the Sky at Wintrust Arena. She finished with 17 points and 17 rebounds, recording her second straight double-double of identical numbers and helping Atlanta secure back-to-back victories.
Rhyne Howard also made history, becoming the youngest WNBA player to reach 2,500 points along with 500 rebounds, 500 assists, 200 steals, and 100 blocks. She matched Reese with 17 points, while Naz Hillmon added 16 and Allisha Gray and Jordin Canada contributed 14 each. Despite poor three-point shooting, Atlanta stayed in the contest by dominating the boards and creating extra scoring chances.
Chicago led at halftime, but Atlanta steadily clawed back and took control in the fourth quarter through key plays from Hillmon, Canada, and Reese. Strong rebounding and clutch execution in the closing minutes allowed the Dream to pull away and close out a hard-fought road win.
Angel Reese etched her name into WNBA history during the game by becoming the first player ever to grab 957 rebounds in her first 75 career appearances. The league acknowledged the achievement across its social platforms, pointing out how quickly she has reached a mark no other player has matched at the same stage of their career. The moment also drew rare recognition from the NBA’s official account, which reshared the WNBA’s post and congratulated her publicly.
Such direct acknowledgement from the NBA is uncommon for individual WNBA milestones, making the gesture stand out even more. Reese, who has been one of the league’s most talked-about players since her debut, continues to attract attention for both her on-court impact and the conversations surrounding her rivalry with Caitlin Clark that began in college and still follows her into the professional game.
The night carried added weight as it unfolded in Chicago, the city where her WNBA journey began. Reese not only led her current team to victory over her former side but also walked away with a historic record and public praise, marking a full-circle moment filled with milestones and recognition.
