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Reese has improved her scoring (13.2 ppg) and
is second in the league in rebounding (11.1 rpg). She has
double-doubles in her last eight games and is coming off a
career-best 25-point outing in an 88-87 win over the Indiana
Fever Sunday.
"It was amazing," Sky center Kamille Cardoso said of Reese's
performance. "She brings a lot of energy for all of us. It rubs
off, so when she's playing really well, we tend to play really
hard for her."
Reese noted her excitement to play against the WNBA's premiere
front-court talent.
"I love A'ja Wilson," she said. "She's been somebody that I've
always tried to model my game after, on and off the court. I
love who she is and just being able to be named with her is
amazing."
Chicago (6-9) has won its last two games and has also gotten a
lift from guard Chennedy Carter, who has averaged 20 points over
the past three games, shooting 67 percent.
Las Vegas (8-6) may have turned its season around with the
return of point guard Chelsea Gray from a leg injury. The Aces
started 6-6 without Gray, but have won both games since her
return. In Gray's WNBA career, her teams have been 207-93 when
she has played and just 21-27 without her.
"It's a huge difference for us," Wilson said of Gray's presence.
"I know a lot of people love her fancy passing... but Chelsea
gets us organized. She gets us in a flow."
Two-time MVP Wilson will offer a stiff test for Reese. The
6-foot-4 center leads the league in scoring (27.8 ppg) and
rebounding (11.6 rpg). She is the reigning two-time WNBA
Defensive Player of the Year as well.
"I knew this season was going to be hard for us," said Wilson.
"Not only are we going for a third (championship) but everyone's
gotten better. This league is getting better."
It will be the first of four meetings this season between the
teams.
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