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Angel Reese Deemed All-Star Worthy by WNBA Fans After Double-Double as Sky Beat Dream

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ATLANTA, GA - JULY 2: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Dream on July 2, 2024 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Dale Zanine/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Angel Reese continued her double-double streak during another impressive performance on Tuesday night, helping the Chicago Sky defeat the Atlanta Dream by the final score of 85-77.

Reese recorded her 11th consecutive double-double before the end of the third quarter, extending her WNBA single-season record that she previously set on Sunday.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

Angel Reese has her 11th straight double-double 😤 pic.twitter.com/mIoONr37xS

She finished the game with 12 points, 19 rebounds, and three assists in 36 minutes on the floor. Reese also racked up two blocks while shooting 5-12 from the field.

Chennedy Carter recorded a team-high 26 points on 11-16 shooting, dishing out four assists and scoring six straight points to put the game away in the fourth quarter after Chicago held a narrow one-point advantage with less than two minutes remaining.

Chicago Sky @chicagosky

She’s TOO NICE with it#skytown https://t.co/lzMvq82iTC pic.twitter.com/2Z8qHVBlsP

As for Reese, the former LSU standout already entered Tuesday’s contest as the league’s leading rebounder. Earlier in the day, she was also announced as the WNBA Rookie of the Month in June.

WNBA @WNBA

🏀 @Kia Rookie of the Month 🏀

Angel Reese averaged 14.5 PPG, 13.2 RPG and 1.8 APG to earn June rookie of the month honors for the @chicagosky#KiaROTM | #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/ZszouOgdxh

After the game, Reese was also named to the 2024 All-Star roster. Fans celebrated her accomplishment and complimented her performance against Atlanta.

WNBA @WNBA

The countdown begins… ⏳

Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of talent as #WNBAAllStar meets the USA Women’s National Team on July 20th at 8:30pm/ET on ABC 📺 pic.twitter.com/oEyJciHmEx

CHGO Sports @CHGO_Sports

Angel Reese is officially an All-Star!

Congrats @Reese10Angel! pic.twitter.com/Do28XcpT1s

Noah Adamany @NoahAdamany

Angel Reese is a #WNBA All-Star in her rookie season! #SkyTown pic.twitter.com/fOXck4hElZ

B. Chordial @BChordial

Angel Reese continues her double double streak and is about to be named a WNBA All-Star in 30 more minutes pic.twitter.com/oixz1fNOlj

Jadyn ♱ @jaydluvaa

ANGEL REESE WITH 19 REBOUNDS. BABY. YOU ARE AN ALL STAR.

LL.Cool_Nay @LLCoolNay1

ANOTHER double double for Angel Reese 😁😁😁 #skytown

T r e e s e 🌱 @TreeseMonet

Once Angel Reese get that perimeter shooting down, it’s a wrap 💛 #Skytown

pedroo @pdrsluc

Angel Reese???

Rookie of the year! https://t.co/rlDcT8977U

7RE @princetrebush

Angel Reese for ROTY. I’ve seen enough. #SkyTown #WNBA

The Sky snapped a two-game losing streak with their win on Tuesday, holding an overall record of 7-11.

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