Article 6NQK3 Angel Reese sparks Sky comeback to halt Caitlin Clark, Fever win streak

Angel Reese sparks Sky comeback to halt Caitlin Clark, Fever win streak

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  • Rookie scores career-high 25 points in 88-87 win
  • Clark's 13 assists sets franchise record in defeat

Angel Reese scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat Indiana 88-87 despite 17 points and a franchise-record 13 assists for the Fever's Caitlin Clark on Sunday.

Reese has posted a double-double in eight consecutive games, extending her WNBA rookie record. She is the first rookie since A'ja Wilson with 25-plus points and 15-plus rebounds in a single game. She joins Wilson as the only players in the WNBA this season with multiple games with at least 15 points and 15 rebounds.

It was the hottest ticket in nearly the past decade according to Vivid Seats with entry to the game going for $351 dollars on average. Reese, Clark and the two teams didn't disappoint.

Clark played every minute and finished 5-of-11 shooting, including 5-of-9 from deep, with six rebounds, four steals and five turnovers.

Chicago (6-9) trailed 82-70 with 6:38 left before Reese got going. She had 10 points and five rebounds from there to fuel the Sky's comeback. She grabbed an offensive rebound, was fouled as she made the putback and hit the free throw to make it 82-all with 3 minutes to go.

I'm a dog," Reese told ESPN after the game. You can't teach that."

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