Angel Reese's return to Chicago was already one of the most anticipated storylines of Tuesday night's matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky. By the time the final buzzer sounded, however, the spotlight had shifted from the reunion narrative to another historic accomplishment.
Following Atlanta's 82-75 victory at Wintrust Arena, the WNBA announced that Reese had set a new league record, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record 957 rebounds through her first 75 career games. The achievement adds yet another milestone to Reese's rapidly growing resume and further cements her reputation as one of the most dominant rebounders the league has ever seen.
On a night where she once again overwhelmed opponents on the glass, the former Sky star gave fans another reminder of why she has become one of the WNBA's biggest stars.
Angel Reese Delivers Another Monster Performance
Reese was everywhere during her return to Chicago.
The Atlanta forward finished with 17 points, 17 rebounds, four assists and two steals while helping the Dream improve to 8-3 on the season. It marked her fifth consecutive double-double and her eighth in just 11 games this season.
Her impact went well beyond the box score.
According to Dream head coach Karl Smesko, Reese continued a recent trend of stepping up in the game's biggest moments. She grabbed a crucial offensive rebound in the closing minutes that helped Atlanta put the game away and finished with a team-best plus-18 rating.
The performance came just days after Reese collected 18 points and 17 rebounds against the Washington Mystics, making her the first player in Dream franchise history to post 17 or more rebounds in back-to-back games.
WNBA Announces Historic Rebounding Record
Shortly after the game, the WNBA highlighted Reese's latest achievement on social media.
"A beast on the boards," the league wrote while announcing that Reese became the first player in WNBA history to record 957 rebounds through 75 career games.
The record is another example of the historic pace Reese has maintained since entering the league in 2024.
She already owns the WNBA record for most double-doubles through a player's first 75 career games and currently leads the league in total rebounds and offensive rebounds this season.
While questions about scoring efficiency have occasionally followed Reese throughout her career, her rebounding production continues to place her in elite company.
Angel Reese Focused on Winning
Despite the record-setting night, Reese made it clear after the game that team success remains her top priority.
"I mean it doesn't matter unless I get a win," Reese told reporters after the victory.
The Dream acquired Reese in a blockbuster offseason trade with Chicago, and the move has paid immediate dividends. Atlanta sits near the top of the WNBA standings and owns one of the league's best records entering Thursday's showdown against the New York Liberty.
As Reese continues piling up rebounds at a historic rate, the Dream are discovering that her individual success often translates directly into team victories.
Tuesday's performance was simply the latest example.
