Angel Reese Shines in WNBA Debut

Angel Reese’s WNBA debut featured both promising and challenging moments as she scored 12 points on 5 of 13 shooting in the Chicago

she scored 12 points on 5 of 13 shooting in the Chicago Sky’s 87-79 season opener against the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night.

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Nicknamed “Chi Barbie,” Reese tallied seven of her points in the fourth quarter after a slow beginning to her professional career during the league’s second night of the 2024 season.

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Reese’s entrance to the WNBA came right after Caitlin Clark’s debut with the Fever the previous night, adding to the excitement of the new season

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Despite nearly securing a double-double with eight rebounds, Reese felt her performance was lacking, especially with two turnovers.

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Reese’s first WNBA point was a free throw with 1:27 remaining in the second quarter, followed by her first field goal, a layup,

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he had an impressive stretch early in the fourth quarter, scoring on a driving layup and quickly stealing the ball for another easy basket.

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The crowd at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, gave Reese a warm welcome during player introductions

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She’s making strides for women and the WNBA. This is just her first game, and she has a long career ahead, but it’s a great start.”

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