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Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky recorded a 97-92 win over the Dallas Wings on Thursday and ended their four-game losing streak. The game marked Reese's first professional showdown against Paige Bueckers. Reese started the game alongside Kamilla Cardoso, Kia Nurse, Ariel Atkins and Courtney Vandersloot.
On a night when rookie Bueckers shone brightly for the Wings with a standout performance, Reese struggled to make an impact. While Bueckers delivered an all-around masterclass, tallying 15 points, five rebounds, eight assists, three steals and three blocks, Reese fell short of reaching double digits in both points and rebounds.
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Reese wrapped up the game with six points on 2 of 6 shooting from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line. She added nine rebounds, five assists and two turnovers, finishing with a plus-minus of +3.
Angel Reese disappoints in marquee matchup vs. Paige Bueckers
The former LSU star got off to a rocky start offensively, struggling to find her rhythm as her shots failed to connect. Despite the cold shooting, Reese remained aggressive, continuing to take attempts in hopes of getting on the scoreboard, but none found the mark.
By the end of the first quarter, Reese was scoreless, going 0-for-3 from the field. However, she still made her presence felt on the glass, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out two assists to contribute in other areas.
In the second quarter, Reese took one more shot from the field but was unable to convert. She eventually got on the scoreboard by sinking one of two free throws. At halftime, the Sky forward had recorded one point, six rebounds, three assists and one turnover.
Reese’s struggles persisted in the second half as she managed to add just one point in the third quarter and didn’t attempt a single shot from the field. Meanwhile, the Sky lost their grip on the game, allowing Dallas to take full control.
Reese finally found her rhythm in the fourth quarter, helping the Sky regain the lead and secure their first win of the season. The former All-Star went 2-for-2 from the field in the final period, showing a late spark. She came close to notching another double-digit rebound game but fell just short.
