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Chiney Ogwumike praises Angel Reese's mid-season adjustment in WNBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Chiney Ogwumike praises Angel Reese's mid-season adjustment in WNBA Finals

Summary

Chiney Ogwumike spoke highly of Angel Reese on First Take, highlighting her impactful performance in the WNBA Finals. Reese's team leads the series 2-1 against the Golden State Valkyries ahead of Game 4 on Saturday. Ogwumike noted that Reese has averaged over 21 points and 13 rebounds in the Finals and became the first player to record a double-double in her first three Finals games. Additionally, Ogwumike emphasized that Reese reconstructed her shooting technique during the season, which has contributed to her success in critical moments of the games, calling her the Finals MVP so far.

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By the Numbers

•Reese's team leads the WNBA Finals 2-1 going into Game 4
•She averages over 21 points and 13 rebounds in the Finals
•Reese is the first player to record a double-double in her first three Finals games
•Ogwumike advocates for Reese as the Finals MVP
•Reese reconstructed her shot mid-season under coach Karl Smesko

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What they're saying

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Two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike has been speaking very highly of Angel Reese when appearing on First Take this week. Reese has had a fantastic WNBA Finals so far, helping her team take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 this weekend.
— Yahoo Sports

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