Updated · The Atlanta Journal Constitution · Aug 17
Dream Lose 95-91 to Fever as Angel Reese Misses 2 Late Layups
Updated
Updated · The Atlanta Journal Constitution · Aug 17
Dream Lose 95-91 to Fever as Angel Reese Misses 2 Late Layups
3 articles · Updated · The Atlanta Journal Constitution · Aug 17
Summary
95-91 in overtime, Atlanta fell to Indiana after Angel Reese missed a fast-break layup before halftime and another potential winner after an offensive rebound in the final seconds of regulation.
5-of-16 shooting and 15 points with 14 rebounds underscored Reese’s finishing struggles, with the report saying she ranks among the WNBA’s least accurate shooters from within five feet.
Allisha Gray defended Reese after the loss, saying the Dream trust her to make those shots, while coach Karl Smesko framed the misses as part of a broader need for improvement.
The defeat dropped Atlanta to 23-12 and left Indiana at 22-13 with the season series tied 2-2, keeping the Fever ahead in the race for the No. 4 seed.