The Atlanta Dream may have won Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, but let’s not pretend Angel Reese was the reason why.
Reese finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists in 35 minutes, but those numbers don’t tell the full story. She shot an embarrassing 5-for-18 from the field (27.8%) and 2-for-8 from three (25%), struggling offensively throughout the game.
And it gets worse. Reese also committed six turnovers and five personal fouls, nearly fouling out while giving away possession repeatedly.
For someone who receives so much attention, Reese continues to struggle with offensive efficiency. Taking 18 shots to score just 14 points while turning the ball over five times is hardly a championship-caliber performance.
Her 12 rebounds might make the box score look respectable, but they don’t erase the missed shots, turnovers, and foul trouble. Atlanta needed efficiency and composure, and Reese delivered neither consistently.
The Dream found a way to win, but Reese’s offensive performance certainly wasn’t the driving force behind it.
Angel Reese might be celebrating a Finals victory, but let’s get one thing straight: getting carried to a win doesn’t mean you played winning basketball.
