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Angel Reese misses game-winner as Dream face Fever in overtime

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Angel Reese misses game-winner as Dream face Fever in overtime

Summary

Angel Reese's missed layup at the buzzer forced overtime in a tied game against the Indiana Fever. After grabbing an offensive rebound, Reese's attempt failed, leading to a loss for the Atlanta Dream. Coach Karl Smesko expressed support for Reese and noted missed execution on the final play. Teammates rallied around her in the aftermath, which included criticism from the media. The Dream will look to rebound against the Las Vegas Aces later tonight.

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By the Numbers

•Game ended in overtime with a loss for the Dream against the Fever.
•Angel Reese missed a game-winning layup at the regulation buzzer.
•Coach Karl Smesko provided support and highlighted execution issues.
•Reese's teammates showed solidarity after the tough loss.
•The Dream face the Las Vegas Aces next.

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11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Karl Smesko shares honest reaction to Angel Reese’s missed game-winner vs. Fever

What they're saying

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Karl Smesko has spoken out on Angel Reese following a tough, late-game miss against the Indiana Fever. With the game tied in regulation, Angel Reese grabbed a key offensive rebound but missed the game-winning layup at the buzzer, forcing overtime.
— Yahoo Sports

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