Angel Reese called it out after yesterday’s game: she’s a dog. Reese finished the one-point victory over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever with a career-high 25 points and 16 rebounds. The Chicago Sky came back strong, and Reese spearheaded the comeback with her energy, achieving her record eight double-doubles in a row.
Reese out-dueled guard Caitlin Clark, who finished with 17 points and a career-high 13 assists. This duo has driven up the demand for WNBA games. According to Vivid Seats, the average cost per ticket was $351.
At the 6:38 mark in the fourth quarter, the Chicago Sky was trailing 82-70. By the 3-minute mark, a Reese rebound and a putback tied the game at 82-all, showcasing high-level defensive energy.
Guard Chennedy Carter helped Reese close out the Fever, finishing with 23 points and five assists on 66% shooting from the field. This was an important game for Carter, who had faced much scrutiny after the incident with Clark the last time they played.
When asked about the brewing rivalry considered the future of the league, Reese had this to say:
“It’s good for women’s basketball, but also for women’s sports,” Reese told the media. “You know everyone’s watching right now… I think both teams did an amazing job putting on a show. It was fun.”
After their win Sunday, Chicago has now won back-to-back games after losing four in a row. Check out some of the highlights and reactions on X after another entertaining matchup between two teams that are slowly brewing a rivalry.
The future of the WNBA is in great hands!
Don’t let these ridiculous stats make you forget that Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are rookies. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LsDUBLIlx6
— GOWIE (@DaKidGowie) June 23, 2024
“It’s good for women’s basketball, but also for women’s sports… You know everyone’s watching right now… I think both teams did an amazing job putting on a show. It was fun.”
Angel Reese on the Sky and Fever being the future of the WNBA 🗣️
(via @ChrisSmith1721) pic.twitter.com/LJF4dnA1ob
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 24, 2024
Chennedy Carter today 🔥
• 23 points
• 5 assists
• 8/12 FG— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) June 23, 2024
10 More years of Angel Reese vs NaLyssa Smith I’m ready for it. pic.twitter.com/lqXvFMoNyx
— I Sleep Very Well (@VideoGame2345) June 23, 2024
“All fucking day you talking shit”
– Angel Reese pic.twitter.com/7MRgNiWxul
— I Sleep Very Well (@VideoGame2345) June 23, 2024
Me every time Angel Reese scores pic.twitter.com/P99eqXwNWa
— Mr Milwaukee (@Debonair_David) June 23, 2024
