Angel Reese Makes WNBA History but Stumbles with Turnovers in Sky's Loss

In a bittersweet night for Chicago Sky's rising star Angel Reese, history was made, but not without a hefty dose of struggle. On Tuesday, during a crushing 91-68 defeat to the Minnesota Lynx, Reese etched her name in the WNBA record books as the first player to achieve multiple 10-game double-double streaks. With 11 points and 11 rebounds, she showcased her undeniable talent, but the night was marred by a staggering nine turnovers, the most in the game.

Some of those miscues were, frankly, head-scratchers. In the first quarter, a simple handoff to a teammate turned into a blooper reel moment as the ball bounced off her own player, only to be snatched by the Lynx. Later, in the third, Reese took so many steps without dribbling that fans quipped she was auditioning for a travel agency. Social media was ablaze with jabs, one user noting her play looked 'lazy,' while another compared it to kids mimicking moves they saw on TV.

Beyond the court, Reese continues to make waves. Her outspoken criticism of the WNBA's 'disrespectful' proposal in recent collective bargaining negotiations at the All-Star weekend showed her unwillingness to stay silent. She’s also been candid about financial struggles, previously revealing that her WNBA salary—around $74,000—barely covers her $8,000 monthly rent, let alone other bills.

With the Sky now at 7-16 and stuck in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, Reese’s historic feat is a silver lining in a tough season. But if turnovers keep piling up, her legacy might need a few more chapters to balance the narrative.