Angel Reese Shows Frustration With Teammates During WNBA Finals Game 2
The Atlanta Dream star was seen visibly upset and disengaged during a crucial third-quarter stretch of their victory over the Valkyries.
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese displayed visible frustration with her teammates during the third quarter of Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night. With less than eight minutes remaining in the quarter, Reese was observed disengaging from the play.
Standing near mid-range, Reese was seen gesturing to her teammates, indicating she was open for a shot. However, the ball was passed to other players, leaving Reese stationary and seemingly exasperated. She was observed slamming her hands on her hips and stomping her feet.
At one point, Reese walked toward the Dream's bench as teammate Allisha Gray attempted a three-point shot. When members of the Valkyries converged to secure the rebound, Reese appeared to ignore a high-five attempt from her teammate Te-Hina Paopao.
Despite her on-court frustrations, Reese was the leading scorer for the Dream in the game, contributing 30 points and 16 rebounds, along with three assists. She became the first Atlanta player to record over 25 points and 10 rebounds in a WNBA Finals game. Reese was 10-of-16 from mid-range and 1-of-1 from three-point range.
The Valkyries were led by Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes, who each scored 14 points. Williams also added two rebounds and an assist.
The Dream's victory evened the WNBA Finals series at one game apiece. The next two games are scheduled to be played in Atlanta.