Angel Reese reflects on overcoming crowd hostility during Fever game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:12 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream faced hostility from Indiana Fever fans while singing the Black National Anthem before a game on Juneteenth. Despite the crowd's booing, Reese asserted that she remained unaffected and focused on her opportunity to inspire. In a recent match against Indiana, Atlanta secured a commanding 113-96 victory, marking their second win in the series and leaving the Fever with consecutive losses. The Dream outscored the Fever 28-15 in the third quarter to take control of the game. Reese's remarks on fan behavior and racism towards her have been a recurring theme as she continues to build on her performance this season.
- •Angel Reese sang the Black National Anthem before the game on Juneteenth.
- •The Atlanta Dream defeated the Indiana Fever 113-96 during the match.
- •Reese received boos from the Indiana crowd but remained focused.
- •Atlanta now leads 2-1 in the season series against Indiana.
- •Reese's remarks highlight issues of fan behavior and racism.
- 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese Opens Up About What Helped Her Overcome the Hostility From Indiana Crowd During Game vs Fever
"Celebrating Juneteenth, the Indiana Fever hosted the Atlanta Dream in a fiery matchup this Thursday. As the 17,274-strong Gainbridge Fieldhouse stood to sing Lift Every Voice and Sing before the kickoff, all cameras captured Angel Reese singing the Black National Anthem word by word.
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