Angel Reese may have secured another double-double for the Chicago Sky, but her standout individual performance was not enough to secure a win against the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
Despite Reese’s efforts, the Sky fell to a 91-83 defeat, marking their second loss in the season series against the Fever and extending their losing streak to four consecutive games.
With this latest setback, Chicago’s season record has deteriorated to 4-9, positioning them fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Reese, a shining star in the rookie class of 2024, continued to impress with her performance, contributing 11 points and 13 rebounds.
Notably, she remains the only rookie this season to average a double-double, with an impressive tally of 12.2 points and 10 rebounds per game.
During the intense matchup with the Fever, Reese made a notable, albeit controversial, gesture by blowing a kiss to the crowd. This act of bravado quickly became a focal point for fans and critics alike.
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Her taunting did not go unnoticed and sparked a flurry of reactions both in the stadium and online.
A particular instance of online backlash occurred on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The page Heavens took a jab at Reese by posting a mock-up of a banner supposedly displayed in the Fever stadium, which read: “Angel Reese blew a kiss to the crowd, then went 4 for 13 in a loss, 2024.” This post highlighted the disconnect between her confident display and the less-than-stellar shooting performance in that game.
The Sky’s ongoing struggles this season, underscored by their four-game losing streak, have brought issues of team efficiency to the forefront.
Despite Reese and several other stars on the roster putting up significant numbers, the team’s overall shooting percentage lingers around 30%—a figure that makes victories challenging to secure.
Reese’s decision to engage in taunting, particularly with the kiss blown towards the crowd, drew significant attention and criticism from WNBA fans online.
This reaction underscores the heightened scrutiny that players can face when their on-court antics do not align with the game’s outcome, especially when the team is underperforming.
As the season progresses, both Reese and the Sky will likely be keen to refine their strategies and improve their record, hopefully turning around what has been a challenging start to their campaign.
