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‘Unreal,’ ‘Even Better Than [Caitlin] Clark’ – WNBA World Praises Angel Reese’s Career-High Night vs. Mercury, Seals Atlanta’s Playoff Berth

Angel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to a 99-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night, and she did so in quite the dominant fashion. The victory not only helped the Dream clinch a Playoff berth, but Reese also set a career high in points.

‘Unreal,’ ‘Even Better Than [Caitlin] Clark’ – WNBA World Praises Angel Reese’s Career-High Night vs. Mercury, Seals Atlanta’s Playoff Berth

In a thrilling victory over the Phoenix Mercury, the Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese scored a career-high 31 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and dished out 4 steals. Despite her shooting efficiency of 43.1%, Reese put on a dominant display, leading her team to a 99-89 win and securing a playoff berth for the Dream. Fans were quick to shower her with praise on social media, with many calling her "UNREAL" and comparing her performance to that of a rival, Caitlin Clark.

Reese herself admitted that she replayed a missed game-winning layup from a previous game, explaining that she didn't want one moment to dictate her overall performance. As she continues to excel, some are already praising her as one of the best in the league, even better than Clark.

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