The Moments That Had Us Screaming WNBA Opening Weekend
If you were looking for a sign that this WNBA season is going to be one for the books, this opening weekend just gave you five of them. The hoopers were out in full force, and between the veterans holding it down and the rookies playing like they’ve been here for years, the basketball was absolutely top-tier. From record-breaking stat lines to statement wins against the defending champs, here is what had everyone talking.
Angel Reese Is In A League Of Her Own
Angel Reese is really out here playing 2K on rookie mode. She just secured her 50th career double-double, and she did it in just 65 games. To put that in perspective, she blew past the previous record of 75 games held by Tina Charles. Now entering her third season, Reese is making it clear that she isn’t just a star—she’s a walking double-double machine that the rest of the league still hasn’t figured out how to stop.
Olivia Miles Is The Real Deal
If anyone was wondering how Olivia Miles would handle the jump to the pros, she answered that question immediately. In her first game with the Minnesota Lynx, she looked like a seasoned vet, dropping a massive 21 points and dishing out eight assists. She wasn't just scoring, though; she was all over the floor with three boards, two steals, and two blocks. If this is what she’s doing in Game 1, the rest of the league is officially on notice.
Alyssa Thomas Reminds Vegas Who She Is
You can’t talk about the best in the world without mentioning Alyssa Thomas. She went absolutely ham in a huge win against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, proving once again that she’s the engine that makes the Connecticut Sun go. She finished with a near triple-double of 20 points, nine assists, and six rebounds, plus three steals just for good measure. Putting up those numbers against a squad like Vegas is a serious statement.
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Flau’jae Johnson Finds Her Rhythm Early
Flau’jae Johnson is already making history in the Pacific Northwest. She’s only the fifth rookie in Seattle Storm history to score in double figures in her first two games. Transitioning to the W is supposed to be hard, but Johnson is making it look easy, giving the Storm a reliable scoring threat right out of the gate. The Seattle faithful have a lot to be hyped about with her in the rotation.
Lexie Brown Catches Fire
When Lexie Brown gets that look in her eye, it’s usually lights out for the defense. She had her foot all the way on the gas against the Sun, especially in the third quarter, where she went nuclear and buried four three-pointers. She finished with 17 points on a ridiculous 6-for-7 from the field. When she’s shooting the ball like that, the Storm are almost impossible to contain.
