How many double‑doubles does Angel Reese have? Sky star on brink of breaking own WNBA record
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But the real story isn't just this game, it's the streak. With this performance, Reese notched her ninth consecutive double-double, inching closer to breaking the WNBA record she set last season as a rookie.
Reese originally set the record at 15 consecutive double-doubles, surpassing the previous mark of 12 held by WNBA great Candace Parker.
MORE: Angel Reese stats silence critics, fuels Sky upset of league-best Lynx
Now, Reese is on the cusp of making history again.
This season alone, Reese has already racked up 15 double-doubles, including a triple-double. If she keeps it up, she could also challenge the WNBA single-season record, currently held by Alyssa Thomas with 28 double-doubles.
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