Despite Chicago Sky’s loss, Angel Reed plays a pivotal role in the Atlanta Dream’s WNBA debut against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese lost her WNBA opener against the Dallas Wings in Texas after making her Chicago Sky debut.
The forward played well and finished with 12 points, although Arike Ogunbowale scored more than her.
Both Natasha Howard and Teaira McCowan recorded double-doubles. In other news, the Atlanta Dream won their first game of the season.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, MAY 15, 2024: Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese #5 just prior to tip-off in the WNBA game at the College Park Center against the Dallas Wings. Chicago Sky loses to Dallas Wings 87-79.
First-round draft pick Angel Reese’s highly anticipated WNBA debut will have been bittersweet as her Chicago Sky team lost 87-79 against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas.
The forward scored 12 points, but Teaira McCowan and Natasha Howard both recorded double-doubles, while Arike Ogunbowale scored 25 points to lead the way.
With just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Wings were behind 75-73, but Ogunbowale’s incredible three-pointer gave them a boost and helped them win the game.
In the WNBA DEBUT DEFEAT, Clark endures a mixed night. “LEARN FROM IT AND MOVE ON.”
Reese’s NWBA debut began with a loss, but Marina Mabrey scored 19 points and pulled down nine rebounds for the Sky, who saw all five of their starters score in double figures.
In other news, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 92-81 in Long Beach, California, to begin their season in the best possible way.
In addition to Rhyne Howard’s 25 points, Tina Charles had 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Haley Jones added 14 points.
Layshia Clarendon recorded her first career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Sparks from losing their opening game of the season. Kia Nurse and Dearica Hamby scored 23 and 20 points, respectively, for the hosts.
At the same time, 2.3 million people watched the 22-year-old make her debut with the Indiana Fever, setting a record for WNBA viewing. However, the team lost 92–71 to the Connecticut Sun.
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