Historic Night in Los Angeles
Angel Reese etched her name into the WNBA record books twice in a single game. During the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, Reese pulled down 26 rebounds, breaking the previous single-game record of 24 set by Chamique Holdsclaw in 2003. She also surpassed A'ja Wilson's single-season mark, bringing her season total to 458 rebounds, seven more than Wilson's 2024 record.[S1]
Reese's performance included 18 defensive rebounds, countering any notion that her stats come from missed shots. She secured her league-leading 27th double-double with a basket late in the game, giving her 11 points. Her teammate Allisha Gray expressed awe at Reese's rebounding talent, calling it a special gift.[S1][S2]
A Record-Breaking Career
Reese, a three-time All-Star, has consistently dominated the boards since her rookie year. She set the rookie record for rebounds per game (13.1) and the all-time record for consecutive double-doubles (15) with the Chicago Sky in 2024. After being traded to the Dream, she has continued her stellar play, averaging 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game this season.[S1][S2]
Her season average of 12.0 rebounds per game leads the league, and she is on pace to lead in rebounding for the third consecutive year. With 1,281 career rebounds, she is chasing Tina Charles's all-time record of 4,262, a milestone that seems within reach given her trajectory.[S1][S2]
Looking Ahead
Reese's historic night has put her in elite company. After the game, she spoke with Tina Charles, the league's all-time leading rebounder, who asked about her approach to rebounding. Reese responded that anything that goes up is hers, highlighting her aggressive and consistent mindset.[S2]
With six games remaining in the season, Reese has the opportunity to further cement her legacy. Her performance not only breaks records but also sets a new standard for future generations of WNBA players.[S2]
