Angel Reese experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during Tuesday night’s game between the Chicago Sky and New York Liberty, marking both a career milestone and a controversial moment.
In the first half, Reese, the No. 7 overall pick, achieved her first career block.
However, the game took a turn for the worse for her in the closing minutes.
Reese was called for her fifth personal foul while playing defense, and upon expressing her disagreement in what was described as a typical manner, she was given a technical foul. Her reaction to the technical—waving off the official—led to a second technical and her subsequent ejection.
The decision to eject Reese drew criticism from spectators and players alike, including NBA player Lonzo Ball, who voiced his disapproval on social media, stating, “Ref that threw out @Reese10Angel is weak btw… You know who you are (Keep ya money Angel I got you).” Reese responded to Ball’s support with, “Appreciate you gang.”
Post-game, Chicago Sky’s head coach Teresa Weatherspoon expressed frustration over the lack of clarity from the officials, stating that she had tried to get an explanation for the ejection but was left without answers.
The confusion and unanswered questions lingered as the team and fans awaited further details.
