Angel Reese, a three-time All-Star in the WNBA, expressed her feelings about a missed layup that could have won the game for her team, the Atlanta Dream, against the Indiana Fever. The game was tied 81-81 in the fourth quarter when Reese missed the opportunity, leading to overtime, where the Fever ultimately won 95-91. Following the game, Reese stated, "I didn’t sleep, and the competitor in me wanted to win that game so bad," indicating the emotional impact of the moment. Despite the loss, Reese contributed significantly with 15 points and 14 rebounds. She later emphasized the importance of moving past the missed opportunity, stating, "It would have been negative for me not to come out tonight and just bounce back." In a subsequent game against the Las Vegas Aces, Reese helped her team secure a victory, further demonstrating her resilience. She currently leads the WNBA in rebounding, averaging 12 per game.
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Angel Reese Reflects on Missed Layup in Game Against Fever
Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream discussed the emotional toll of missing a game-winning layup against the Indiana Fever, which resulted in an overtime loss. Despite the setback, she rebounded in a later game against the Las Vegas Aces, contributing to her team's success. Reese leads the WNBA in rebounding this season.
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Angel Reese Reflects on Missed Layup in Game Against Fever