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Carter Sets WNBA Bench Record with 97 Points

5/24/2026

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Carter Sets Record

Chennedy Carter set a WNBA record by scoring 97 points off the bench in her first five games.
She ranks No. 11 in the league, averaging 19.4 points, 2.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game.
Carter is shooting a career-best 67.2% from the field and 37.5% (3-for-8) from three-point range.
Coach Becky Hammon gave her offensive freedom while the Las Vegas Aces pursue a fourth championship.

Summary

Jackson Tears ACL

Rickea Jackson of the Chicago Sky tore her ACL over the weekend, ending her season and ending her Most Improved Player candidacy.
Reese, now with the Connecticut Dream, averages 10.7 points, 12.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks as the team leads the league with 45.0 rebounds per game.
Skylar Diggins’ leadership helped Chicago start 3-1 and post the league’s top defensive rating of 97.2, allowing 79.0 points per game.

Summary

Tempo Signs

The Toronto Tempo drafted guard Marina Mabrey and signed her to a two-year, $2.4 million contract, making her a core player.
Free-agent forward Kelsey Sykes secured a two-year deal worth $1.19 million per year, the largest free-agent contract for the expansion team.
Jovana Nogic became the first Mercury rookie since Diana Taurasi (2004) to score 25 points and hit five threes, posting an 80.4 % true-shooting rate in her first four games.

History

Historical Context

When the WNBA launched in 1997 with eight franchises, the Houston Comets captured the inaugural championship, defeating New York 65–51 behind Finals MVP Cynthia Cooper. Early roster instability—Sheryl Swoopes missed much of that season due to pregnancy—mirrors today’s Chicago Sky injury woes, while the Las Vegas Aces’ deep talent pool reflects the league’s expanding depth.

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Carter Sets Record

Chennedy Carter set a WNBA record by scoring 97 points off the bench in her first five games.
She ranks No. 11 in the league, averaging 19.4 points, 2.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game.
Carter is shooting a career-best 67.2% from the field and 37.5% (3-for-8) from three-point range.
Coach Becky Hammon gave her offensive freedom while the Las Vegas Aces pursue a fourth championship.

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