The league had a post on social media in response to Angel Reese's big game against the Minnesota Lynx.
Big Game For Angel Reese Draws Strong Statement from WNBA originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Chicago Sky saw their two-game winning streak come to an end Monday night. After beating the Minnesota Lynx in Chicago on Saturday, the Sky struggled in the second half and fell 91-78 in the rematch.
Despite the loss, second-year forward Angel Reese continued her dominant stretch with her ninth straight double-double. The streak began on June 22 in Atlanta, and she has recorded double-digit points and rebounds in every game since.
Reese finished with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. She shot 9-of-14 from the field and went 4-of-6 from the free throw line.
Her performance drew another round of praise from the league and fans.
"Angel Reese is ownin' the paint," the WNBA tweeted following the game.
Angel Reese is ownin' the paint 🎨
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 15, 2025
She's got 18 PTS & 9 REB on League Pass! pic.twitter.com/ANg38QtK73
Reese, the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, played all 34 games in her rookie season and averaged 13.6 points and a league-best 13.1 rebounds per game.
She was one of three Sky players to score in double figures Monday. Rachel Banham added 15 points and Rebecca Allen scored 10 off the bench in 18 minutes. Kamilla Cardoso struggled, finishing with just six points.
Minnesota guard Courtney Williams had a strong outing with 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Kayla McBride chipped in 17 points for the Lynx.
The game’s leading scorer was Napheesa Collier, who poured in 29 points along with five assists and three rebounds. She and Reese will be teammates this weekend in the WNBA All-Star Game.
With the loss, the Sky dropped to 7-14 on the season. The Lynx improved to 19-4 and remain one of the top teams in the league. Minnesota will host the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday while Chicago stays home to face the Atlanta Dream. The WNBA All-Star break begins after Wednesday’s slate.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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