Angel Reese set the WNBA single-season record with her 29th double-double, producing 15 points and 11 rebounds in Atlanta’s 89-81 victory over league-leading Minnesota on Sunday. The performance moved Reese beyond the previous benchmark of 28 and gave Atlanta a win in its final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
What happened
Reese reached the record by finishing in double figures in both scoring and rebounding against the team at the top of the league. Her 15-point, 11-rebound performance helped Atlanta close its pre-break schedule with an eight-point victory.
The result capped Atlanta’s 40-game schedule to this point and sent the team into the break following a win over Minnesota. For Reese, the matchup became the latest entry in a season defined by her repeated ability to combine scoring and rebounding production.
Why it matters
Reese’s 29th double-double established a new WNBA single-season high, surpassing the former record of 28. The achievement gives her sole possession of the benchmark rather than merely matching the previous mark before the schedule paused.
The record also followed another career milestone. Reese reached 1,500 career points on Aug. 29, then added the season double-double record in Atlanta’s final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Together, the milestones mark a significant stretch for Reese. The scoring achievement reflected her accumulating career production, while Sunday’s record highlighted how consistently she has paired points with rebounds during the current season.
By the numbers
Reese has recorded a double-double in 29 of Atlanta’s 40 games, a rate of 72.5%. That means nearly three out of every four Atlanta games this season have ended with Reese reaching double figures in both statistical categories required for the mark.
Sunday’s line provided the record-setting total: 15 points, 11 rebounds and one more double-double than the previous single-season standard. Atlanta’s 89 points were enough to secure the 89-81 result against league-leading Minnesota.
What to watch next
The FIBA World Cup break now pauses Reese’s pursuit of a higher total. When Atlanta returns, each additional double-double will extend a record that already belongs to her.
The next stage is no longer about reaching or surpassing 28. Reese will resume the schedule with 29 double-doubles in 40 games and an opportunity to push the WNBA single-season benchmark further beyond its previous limit.