Angel Reese struggles early but recovers in Dream matchup against Fever
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Angel Reese faced a challenging first quarter in the Dream's game against the Fever on August 16, missing her first six shot attempts. During a halftime interview, she candidly expressed her frustration, saying, "I was playing like s— in the beginning." However, Reese improved her performance after the rough start, making three of her final four shots and tallying nine rebounds in the first half. By halftime, the Dream had overcome the early deficit and held a four-point lead.
- •Reese missed her first six shots in the opening quarter.
- •She acknowledged her poor performance in a halftime interview.
- •Reese recorded nine rebounds and three assists in the first half.
- •The Dream took a four-point lead at halftime against the Fever.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Angel Reese's NSFW reaction to poor first quarter showing vs. Fever: 'I was playing like s—'
"Reese was candid with her first-quarter struggles during an interview with Holly Rowe.
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