Angel Reese had herself a night on Saturday. The “Chi Barbie” was a major contributor in the Sky getting their first win of the WNBA season, as they defeated the Dallas Wings by a score of 84-73. Reese played 25 minutes, and added 11 points, 9 rebounds (a whopping 7 of which were on the offensive end) and 2 assists.
And what isn’t shown on the stat sheet is the passion, grit, and energy that Reese brought to the court on Saturday, which seemed to make more of a difference for her team than anything a box score could have provided.
Although Reese did also have 4 fouls in the game.
Dallas Wings forward Natasha Howard (6) looks to score as Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) defends during the second half at College Park Center.
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Being in foul trouble has become a common theme for Reese during her brief WNBA tenure. But the former LSU standout took to X after the win to address her persistent fouling issues. “4th quarter barbieee ima stay outta fouls trouble yall but whew im so happy for this team! FIRST WNBA WIN & MORE TO COME!” Reese wrote.
4th quarter barbieeeðŸ˜ima stay outta fouls trouble yall but whew im so happy for this team! FIRST WNBA WIN & MORE TO COME! 🔥
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) May 19, 2024
While avoiding foul trouble would be ideal, Sky fans must be stoked about what they’re seeing from Reese so far this season.
