Angel Reese's late miss overshadows double-double in Dream loss
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Angel Reese recorded a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Atlanta Dream in their loss to the Indiana Fever on August 16, 2026. The Dream lost 95-91 in overtime after Reese missed a crucial layup with the game tied at 81 in the closing seconds of regulation. This missed opportunity followed a strong performance where Reese crucially contributed to a comeback by helping the Dream overcome a nine-point deficit in the second quarter. Despite the miss, Reese's overall contributions, particularly in rebounding and playmaking, were significant. However, late-game execution remains a point of criticism for her performance.
- •Reese finishes with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- •Dream's comeback included a 17-4 run before halftime.
- •Reese's missed layup came after securing a crucial offensive rebound.
- •Dream now faces pressure in playoff race after overtime loss.
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — “I Didn’t Sleep”: Angel Reese Gets Real About Missed Game-Winning Shot Against Fever as Dream Bounce Back
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Never seen anything like it’ – Skip Bayless slams Angel Reese after missed layups cost Dream against Fever
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese’s viral fast-break finish overshadowed by costly miss in Dream loss
"Angel Reese admitted to suffering greatly after missing the game-winning shot against the Indiana Fever, which ultimately led to a 95-91 defeat to Caitlin Clark’s team. Reese was trolled for missing a layup that may have settled the clash, but was trolled after her miss, which also garnered a reaction from Clark herself.
"Skip Bayless slammed Angel Reese during the Atlanta Dream’s 91-95 overtime defeat to the Indiana Fever. She missed an open layup in the first half before missing another that would have won the game at the final buzzer.
"Angel Reese delivered another double-double, but a point-blank miss at the end of regulation became the defining moment of Atlanta’s loss.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:38 AM“I Didn’t Sleep”: Angel Reese Gets Real About Missed Game-Winning Shot Against Fever as Dream Bounce Back
Angel Reese admitted to suffering greatly after missing the game-winning shot against the Indiana Fever, which ultimately led to a 95-91 defeat to Caitlin Clark’s team. Reese was trolled for missing a layup that may have settled the clash, but was trolled after her miss, which also garnered a reaction from Clark herself.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM‘Never seen anything like it’ – Skip Bayless slams Angel Reese after missed layups cost Dream against Fever
Skip Bayless slammed Angel Reese during the Atlanta Dream’s 91-95 overtime defeat to the Indiana Fever. She missed an open layup in the first half before missing another that would have won the game at the final buzzer.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:31 AMAngel Reese’s viral fast-break finish overshadowed by costly miss in Dream loss
Angel Reese delivered another double-double, but a point-blank miss at the end of regulation became the defining moment of Atlanta’s loss.
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