Angel Reese brings a certain fire to the court, and that intensity was on full display during Saturday night's clash. The Seattle Storm emerged victorious over the Atlanta Dream with a 105-90 win on their home turf. This game marked the first professional face-off between Reese and her former LSU teammate, Flau’jae Johnson, now rivals on the court.
Seattle's rookie guard, Johnson, shone brightly, racking up 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting a sizzling 9-of-12 from the field. As the clock wound down with just over a minute remaining, Johnson began celebrating the Storm's hard-earned victory, embracing her teammates.
However, when she offered a handshake to Reese, the gesture was met with a chilly reception. Reese, the Dream’s star forward, walked past Johnson on her way back to the Atlanta huddle, leaving Johnson to shrug it off and continue the celebration.
The moment sparked a quick reaction from fans. Social media buzzed with comments, some questioning Reese's sportsmanship.
Remarks like "Tough look…" and "Awww, someone’s a sore loser," circulated, reflecting the mixed reactions to the incident. Despite the chatter, Reese put up a solid performance with 17 points and nine rebounds, though it wasn't enough to halt the Dream's slide, marking their third consecutive loss.
Looking ahead, Atlanta aims to regroup and bounce back as they prepare to face the Washington Mystics on July 2. With Reese's competitive spirit and talent, the Dream will be eager to turn the tide and get back in the win column.
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