Atlanta Dream struggles as Angel Reese receives heavy broadcast praise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
In a game on August 16, the Atlanta Dream faced the Indiana Fever, with Angel Reese struggling on offense. Despite shooting only 3-for-10 in the first half, the halftime broadcast heavily praised her influence. Critics, including Jason Whitlock, condemned the coverage as excessive. While Reese contributed to a late run giving the Dream a four-point halftime lead, she finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 5-for-16 overall. The Dream lost to the Fever 95-91 in overtime, halting their two-game winning streak.
- •Angel Reese scores 15 points with 14 rebounds against Indiana Fever.
- •Reese shoots 5-for-16, continuing her shooting struggles this month.
- •Atlanta Dream loses 95-91 to the Indiana Fever in overtime.
- •Dream had a four-point lead at halftime but could not secure the win.
- •Jason Whitlock criticizes the broadcast for over-praising Reese's performance.
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Good Lord… Stop It’ — Analyst Rips Fever-Dream Broadcast for Going ‘Overboard’ With Angel Reese Praise vs. Caitlin Clark
"Angel Reese struggled to find her rhythm Sunday as the Atlanta Dream hosted Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Yet even with Reese shooting poorly, the WNBA halftime broadcast raved about her performance.
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