Angel Reese tied the WNBA single-season record with her 28th double-double, delivering 16 points and 16 rebounds in a defeat against the Portland Fire. Reese added six assists and two steals to a milestone performance that put her level with Alyssa Thomas’ 2023 total.
What happened
Reese reached the milestone after collecting her 10th point and 10th rebound against Portland. Those two thresholds secured her 28th double-double of the season and a share of the league record.
She continued producing after the record-tying double-double was confirmed, finishing with matching totals of 16 points and 16 rebounds. Her six assists and two steals added to an all-around outing, though it came in defeat.
Why it matters
The performance placed Reese alongside Thomas in the WNBA record book. Thomas established the season standard with 28 double-doubles in 2023, and Reese has now matched that mark.
Reese’s latest achievement also extended a campaign that reached another career benchmark earlier Saturday. She moved to 1,500 career points before adding the record-tying double-double against the Fire.
The combination of milestones underscores the significance of Reese’s production. Her scoring and work on the boards carried her to the record, while her assists and steals broadened the impact of the performance.
By the numbers
Reese’s final line featured 16 points, 16 rebounds, six assists and two steals. The 16 rebounds ensured she finished comfortably beyond the double-double threshold after securing the achievement with her 10th board.
The decisive figure is 28, the number of double-doubles Reese has recorded this season. That total exactly equals Thomas’ record-setting output from 2023 and leaves the two players sharing the WNBA single-season mark.
What to watch next
Reese’s next double-double would move her beyond Thomas and give her sole possession of the single-season record. After drawing level at 28, she now needs one more such performance to establish a new league standard.
The opportunity is straightforward: another game with at least 10 points and 10 rebounds would produce the record-breaking 29th double-double. Until then, Reese and Thomas remain tied atop the WNBA’s single-season list.