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Angel Reese closes the gap with Caitlin Clark in recent matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Angel Reese closes the gap with Caitlin Clark in recent matchups

Summary

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark faced off in two recent WNBA games, with Reese's Atlanta Dream achieving consecutive victories against the Indiana Fever. In their latest game on Saturday, Reese scored 18 points and recorded eight rebounds, contributing to a 113-96 win. Emmanuel Acho noted that Reese has significantly improved, narrowing the performance gap with Clark since entering the league. Despite Reese's recent success, Clark also performed well, scoring 26 points in both losses. Reese's progression as a team leader highlights her development compared to her initial assessments.

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By the Numbers

•Reese scored 21 points and 18 points in recent games.
•Dream defeated Fever 108-101 and 113-96.
•Acho praised Reese's improved playmaking ability.
•Clark averaged 26 points but had 6 turnovers in losses.
•Reese now holds a 3-5 record against Clark in the WNBA.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese is Inching Closer to Caitlin Clark’s Level According to Emmanuel Acho

What they're saying

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FS1 analyst Emmanuel Acho believes Angel Reese is closing the gap on Caitlin Clark. When they entered the WNBA, Clark was the first pick, and Reese went seventh.
— Yahoo Sports

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