Angel Reese leads Dream against Sky amid tense player interactions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:09 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Angel Reese's Atlanta Dream faced off against the Chicago Sky on September 19, winning 106-81. Reese had a standout performance with 23 points and 10 rebounds, marking her 31st double-double of the WNBA season. During the game, an incident involving Gabriela Jaquez and Rhyne Howard drew significant attention, particularly after Howard's three-pointer and a celebratory stare at Jaquez. This game boosted the Dream in the standings, positioning them just behind the Las Vegas Aces at the third seed. Social media reacted strongly to the player dynamics, reflecting the intensity of the matchup.
- •Dream win by 25 points against the Sky.
- •Reese scores 23 points, achieving her 31st double-double this season.
- •Howard's performance includes 14 points and notable defensive plays.
- •The game involved a tense exchange between Howard and Jaquez.
- •Dream's victory strengthens their playoff positioning.
- 4:09 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese’s Teammate Becomes Talking Point Over Her Actions After Tense Interaction During Dream’s Game vs Sky
"Sometimes, players don’t need words for everyone watching to understand the messages they send, and during the game between the Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky, one Angel Reese teammate’s icy reaction began setting the stage for a celebration that had fans talking. The sequence, which was clipped by @brwsports on Instagram, began when Sky rookie Gabriela Jaquez, who was being guarded by Rhyne Howard, waved her arms around with the ball as a teammate screened for her, coming close to hitting Howard
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