‘Terrible look’: Angel Reese sparks reactions after walking away mid-play in WNBA Finals
Angel Reese put together a dominant performance in WNBA Finals history on Monday night. But one moment from the Atlanta Dream’s Game 2 win over the Golden State Valkyries has people talking just as much as her stat line. At one point during Monday night’s game, Reese appeared to get frustrated after her teammates didn’t…
The Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese delivered a stellar performance in the WNBA Finals Game 2, outshining her opponents with a dominant 30-point, 16-rebound outing. However, one moment from the game has drawn significant criticism and sparked reactions online.
During the game, Reese was seen stomping her feet and walking away from a play when her teammates failed to pass her the ball. Social media quickly labeled the incident as a "terrible look" from Reese, with critics questioning her sportsmanship and work ethic. Notable figures such as Dan Zaksheske from OutKick, and BrickCenter, questioned Reese's actions and labeled them as "embarrassing" and "unwatchable."
However, some critics and observers took a different perspective, emphasizing the larger context of Reese's overall performance. Steph Noh of Sporting News noted that Reese's "brilliant Game 2" was overshadowed by the criticism, while also acknowledging her need to get the ball more often from her teammates. Noh further pointed out the underlying dynamics between Reese and her teammate Kiah Stokes in a follow-up post.
Despite the criticism, it is difficult to argue with the results of Reese's performance. The Dream ultimately won the game 79-65, tying the series at 1-1. Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
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