The No. 1 draft pick was already named an All-Star this season, and she just tied the WNBA’s rookie record with 44 points in Wednesday’s buzzer-beating loss in Los Angeles.

Going into Tuesday's game against the Storm, Reese had totaled 788 points and 735 rebounds through 57 games during her two-year WNBA career. With 6:44 remaining in the third quarter, Reese received a pass from Sky teammate Rachel Banham for a layup. This marked her 12th point of the night and 800th of her career.

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Then, on August 17, against the Connecticut Sun, star wing Sophie Cunningham sustained a season-ending knee injury. Forward Chloe Bibby was also on the most recent injury report, and veteran guard Odyssey Sims left Friday’s game with an injury as well.