Rising superstars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese teamed up for the first time during the blockbuster 2024 WNBA All-Star game. The matchup between Team WNBA and Team USA took place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Saturday. Clark and Reese made a lasting impact and the duo played a key role in Team WNBA's 117-109 win.
The icing on the cake moment for millions of women's basketball fans came during the 4th quarter when Catlin Clark and Angel Reese linked up for a fantastic basket.
The Indiana Fever rookie maneuvered her way into the paint and unleashed a pin-point dime to the Chicago Sky rookie, who was standing under the basket. Reese didn't make any mistake and finished the play by scoring two points with an easy lay-up.
Hoops fans went wild after watching Clark and Reese combine for a basket for Team WNBA.
One of the fans candidly wrote:
"They finna end racism with this one."
Another fan voiced the desire to watch Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese play for the same team in the WNBA.
"I really hope one day they end up on the same team."
Another fan rued the fact that Clark and Reese aren't part of Team USA for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
"@usabasketball should have gone with a youth movement and passed the torch… @CaitlinClark22 and @Reese10Angel were ready…this is what they get."
One of the X users took a subtle dig at Reese while applauding Clark's vision.
"@Reese10Angel does not know how to shoot. Great thing @CaitlinClark22 made a perfect pass."
Another X user lavished praise on Clark and Reese for their role in making the 2024 WNBA All-Star game a big success.
"Great wnba all star game! This game showcased great competitiveness, elite play, and excitement. It was great seeing all the players having fun especially the rookies CC and Reese who are both having great rookie seasons so far!"
"Beautiful ladies! You are both so talented in much different ways," another fan commented.
Record-breaking night for Clark and Reese
In their debut All-Star game, both Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese notched up big achievements. The Indiana Fever star recorded the most assists by a rookie in an All-Star game by dishing out 10 dimes.
The Chicago Sky's 1st-year player Angel Reese became the first rookie to register a double-double in an All-Star game.
Overall, Clark finished the game with four points, 10 assists while shooting 2-of-9 from the field, including 0-7 from the 3-point range. The former Iowa superstar was on the court for 26:04 minutes.
Reese dropped 12 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and shot 5-of-10 from the field in 17:53 minutes on the court.