Angel Reese struggles in Dream's overtime loss to Fever
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream faced off against the Indiana Fever on Sunday night. Despite recording a double-double with 14 rebounds and six assists, Reese struggled offensively, shooting 5-for-16 and missing critical shots, including a layup in regulation. The Dream subsequently lost the game in overtime, ending with a score of 95-91. Analyst Chris Nano noted her overall contributions on the court, highlighting her status as a key player in the league despite the performance issues.
- •Reese had a double-double with 14 rebounds and six assists.
- •She shot 5-for-16 from the field and missed an open layup.
- •The Dream fell to the Fever in overtime, 95-91.
- •Analyst Chris Nano praised Reese as tough to replace in the league.
- •Reese is known for her rebounding and physicality despite performance struggles.
- 3:47 PMYahoo Sports — ‘They are humiliating her’: Criticism mounts for Angel Reese after advanced stats reveal depth of her struggles
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘One of the best players in the league’: Angel Reese is ‘elite’ and ‘tough to replace,’ analyst says
"The Atlanta Dream traded with the Chicago Sky over the offseason to acquire superstar forward Angel Reese in a blockbuster deal. The move has definitely paid off, as Reese’s rebounding prowess and ability to be an anchor on defense have stood out all season, leading to her third All-Star Game selection in as many seasons.…
"Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese had a rough game on Sunday night as she struggled to make shots efficiently, turned the ball over at a high rate, and ultimately missed an open layup that would have given her team the win. However, while these are areas she has struggled with throughout her career, one analyst…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:47 PM‘They are humiliating her’: Criticism mounts for Angel Reese after advanced stats reveal depth of her struggles
The Atlanta Dream traded with the Chicago Sky over the offseason to acquire superstar forward Angel Reese in a blockbuster deal. The move has definitely paid off, as Reese’s rebounding prowess and ability to be an anchor on defense have stood out all season, leading to her third All-Star Game selection in as many seasons.…
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:15 PM‘One of the best players in the league’: Angel Reese is ‘elite’ and ‘tough to replace,’ analyst says
Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese had a rough game on Sunday night as she struggled to make shots efficiently, turned the ball over at a high rate, and ultimately missed an open layup that would have given her team the win. However, while these are areas she has struggled with throughout her career, one analyst…
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