WNBA: Clark s archenemy Rees first triple-double + 4th player in team history, Sky shoots and ends 3 consecutive losses

On June 16, Chicago Sky defeated the Connecticut Suns 78-66 away to end a three-game losing streak. Although Rees, known as Clark's "dead enemy", only had 2 of 7 shots, he contributed 11 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, and for the first time in his career, he activated the team's five players to score in a double win.

Statistics

Chicago Sky: 5 players in the team scored in double digits, Reese scored 11 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, Cardozo scored 10 points, Nas scored 11 points, Atkins scored 10 points, and Hailey scored 16 points.

Connecticut Suns: Three players in the team scored in double digits, Marbury scored 5 three-pointers, 22 points and 6 turnovers, Charles scored 19 points and 6 rebounds, and Sheldon scored 12 points.

Match Review

Chicago Sky suffered three consecutive losses in the past three games, and Connecticut Suns lost to Washington Mysterious Man 67-104 in the last game. The two sides ushered in their first confrontation in the season. Both sides scored less than 20 points in the first quarter, and Chicago Sky fell behind Connecticut Suns 14-16 in the first quarter. The offensive recovery of both sides in the second quarter was both scored 20+ points in a single quarter. Chicago Sky won 24-20 in a single quarter and scored 4 points. At the end of the first half, Chicago Sky overtook the Connecticut Suns 38-36.

After returning from the intermission, Chicago Sky also suppressed the Connecticut Suns in the last two quarters. They won 3 points 21-18 in the third quarter and 4 points in the fourth quarter 19-12. Chicago Sky gradually expanded its double-digit lead in the final quarter, and Chicago Sky finally defeated the Connecticut Suns 78-66 to end a three-game losing streak. Although Rees only had 2 of 7 appearances, he contributed a triple-double for the first time in his career to score 11+13+11, which also set several records:

, Rees contributed a triple-double for the first time in his WNBA career.

Secondly, Rees became the fourth player in the history of the Chicago Sky to win a triple-double, the top three are Van der Slott, Candice Parker, and Courtney Williams.

Third, Rees set a career record with 11 assists in a single game.

Both sides start

Chicago Sky: Allen, Reese, Cardozo, Nas, Atkins

Connecticut Suns: Marbury, O'Doda, Charles, Hartley, Sheldon