Angel Reese's performance discussed ahead of WNBA Finals Game 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:39 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Angel Reese, who secured the title of WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, faces pressure to improve her offensive game, particularly her three-point shooting. Flau’jae Johnson commented on Reese's potential to elevate her team by becoming a consistent scoring threat. After a challenging outing in Game 1 of the Finals, where Reese failed to score in the second half, she acknowledged her need to be more aggressive. Head coach Karl Smesko emphasized the importance of maintaining team cohesion against tough defenses. Game 2 is set for Monday at Chase Center.
- •Angel Reese averages 12.1 rebounds per game in the regular season.
- •Reese's current three-point shooting percentage is 19.3%.
- •Atlanta Dream leads most of Game 1 but could not secure a win.
- •Game 2 of the Finals will take place at Chase Center on Monday.
- •Coach Smesko stresses the need for team cooperation against strong defenses.
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — “If She Could Consistently Do That”: Flau’jae Johnson Makes Her Opinion Around The Evolution of Angel Reese Very Clear
"Earlier in the season, Angel Reese exclaimed that “Anything that goes up is mine,” reflecting her mentality in the paint. Reese is now the WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year.
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