“Caitlin Clark fans in shambles!” – Angel Reese shines in thrilling comeback win over Indiana Fever; fans react
The Indiana Fever lead the season series 2-1, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to their rivalry.
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark
Angel Reese was the star of the show on Sunday, leading the Chicago Sky to a comeback victory over rival Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. The 22-year-old rookie dominated with a career-high 25 points and 16 rebounds.
Reese’s impressive performance included 10 points and five rebounds in the fourth quarter, helping the Sky overcome a 12-point deficit. Her layup with 53 seconds left broke a tie and sealed the win for the Sky, thus extending her WNBA rookie record with her eighth consecutive double-double.
This matchup was highly anticipated after the previous meeting between Angel Reese and Fever forward Caitlin Clark, which ended in an altercation. Reese was called for a flagrant foul after whacking Clark in the head, and the two players had a heated exchange.
However, Reese came out on top in this rematch, leading her team to victory and proving her skills on the court. The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky will clash for the final time this season on August 30, with the Sky hosting their fourth and final matchup at home.
Fans react as Angel Reese finally gets one over Caitlin Clark
Social media was filled with excitement and praise as Angel Reese led the Chicago Sky to a thrilling 88-87 win over the Indiana Fever. Fans and analysts alike took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to rave about Reese’s dominant performance. With one fan writing: “Caitlin Clark fans in shambles.”
A couple of other social media reactions below:
While Reese stole the show, Caitlin Clark also earned praise for her impressive outing, scoring 17 points and dishing out a franchise-record 13 assists. Currently, the Fever lead the season series 2-1, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to their rivalry.
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