After two consecutive victories, the Chicago Sky (6-10) logically fell (95-83) against the Las Vegas Aces (9-6), and the two-time defending champions move up the rankings with this third success in a row.
With his 31 points at 10/19 shooting, plus 6 rebounds, A'ja Wilson has long made people dizzy Angel Reesethe rookie quickly finding herself having to deal with mistakes. However, behind a big start from Marina Mabreythe Sky initially tied the game, even taking the advantage at the end of the first quarter.
A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young (22 points), however, allowed their team to regain control of the game in the second quarter, Chicago then showing its offensive limits.
And if the Sky fought to come back after half-time, Becky Hammon's players were simply stronger, Kelsey Plum waking up to put 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and put Las Vegas out of reach of his opponent. In order to have a quiet end to the game.
A record for offensive rebounds for the rookie?
Despite everything, Angel Reese managed to compile a new double-double (18 points, 11 rebounds). It's her ninth consecutive one and she equals Candace Parker's record, which dated from the 2015 season.
“The biggest talent I see in Angel is his speed and his willingness to get the ball.”, A'ja Wilson explained: on his opponent of the evening. “I have the impression that we don't always see that in players, that second and third effort to get the ball. But that’s what she has in her.”
Already very impressive in terms of double-doubles and rebounds at the university level, where she accumulated records in this area, Angel Reese therefore continues on the professional scene.
If she continues like this, she could even break the record for offensive rebounds recovered in a season in the WNBA. Until now, Yolanda Griffith holds it, with 162 offensive catches in 2001. At her current pace (76 offensive rebounds in 16 games), Angel Reese could reach 190 offensive rebounds at the end of the season. Although it should be noted that the number of matches has increased, going from 32 in 2001 to 40 for this 2024 season.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
