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Angel Reese just matched Brittney Griner’s WNBA record

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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts in the second half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena.

Angel Reese reached another milestone in her rapidly growing WNBA career by matching a record previously set by Brittney Griner, even though the Atlanta Dream suffered a 109-87 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Reese continued her dominant stretch with another double-double, reinforcing her reputation as one of the league’s premier rebounders despite seeing Atlanta’s five-game winning streak come to an end.

Reese finished with 23 points and a game-high 16 rebounds, recording the 20th double-double of the season and the 69th of her career. That performance allowed her to equal Griner’s mark while moving into a tie with Candice Dupree and Taj McWilliams-Franklin for 16th place on the WNBA’s all-time double-double list. Reese reached the milestone in only 92 career games, a remarkable pace compared with the 370 games Griner needed to accumulate the same total.

Chicago Bears fans support Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) during the second half of a WNBA pre-season game at Wintrust Arena.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) during the second half of a WNBA pre-season game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Although Reese delivered another standout individual performance, Las Vegas controlled the game behind an impressive team effort. Jackie Young recorded her first triple-double of the season with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, while A’ja Wilson contributed 23 points on efficient shooting to help the Aces secure a convincing victory. Atlanta struggled to slow the Aces’ offense throughout the contest despite Reese’s relentless production in the paint.

The latest accomplishment further highlights Reese’s consistency since entering the WNBA. At 6-foot-4, she has become one of the league’s most dominant rebounders, routinely outperforming taller opponents through effort, positioning and physical play. Matching a milestone achieved by the 6-foot-9 Griner underscores Reese’s ability to maximize her strengths and impact games on both ends of the floor.

Angel Reese Makes WNBA History By Matching Brittney Griner’s Record

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) in the first half against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) in the first half against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Reese matched Griner’s record of making the most double-doubles in the league. This can be seen in a post by Polymarket Hoops on X.

Reese’s rapid climb up the all-time leaderboard shows that she is building a resume rarely seen from a player so early in her career. She now sits just two double-doubles behind Cheryl Ford for the next spot in league history, while retired star Tina Charles remains the all-time leader with 201. If Reese maintains her current pace, she could continue rising through the rankings for years to come.

While the Dream will focus on rebounding from the loss, Reese’s historic achievement provided a bright spot during an otherwise difficult night. Matching Griner’s record is another indication that the young forward is already establishing herself among the WNBA’s elite and has the potential to leave an even greater mark on the league’s history.

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