Connecticut Sun star Tina Charles and Chicago Sky phenom Angel Reese had a heated moment in Sunday’s game, but both hold a deep mutual respect for the other.

During the Chicago Sky's game against the Connecticut Sun, Angel Reese secured her first career triple-double.

Angel Reese notched her first triple-double in the WNBA as the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 78-66 on Sunday afternoon.

The WNBA will return to CBS on Sunday when the Connecticut Sun host Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. This has been a difficult start to the season for both clubs, who will hope to return to winning ways this weekend.

Tina Charles knows what elite rebounding looks like — she’s built a WNBA career on it. And after facing Angel Reese in the Connecticut Sun’s 78-66 loss to the Chicago Sky on Sunday, Charles saw something that reminded her of her younger self.

She said, “But Angel Reese, kudos to her. Like ... leading the Sky to a big win over the Connecticut Sun. Once again, she’s shown that no amount of online hate can slow her down. Her game continues to speak louder than the noise.