Angel Reese turns heads in black satin, then seals Atlanta Dream’s dramatic overtime win
Reese paired a striking pregame entrance with 23 points and clutch free throws as Atlanta moved one win from the WNBA Finals
A ngel Reese arrived at State Farm Arena dressed to make an impression. Wearing a black satin outfit with a daring thigh-high slit, the Atlanta Dream star brought her fashion confidence to a night with much more at stake than a memorable entrance. By the finish, she had given fans another image to remember: Reese at the free-throw line, delivering under pressure.
Atlanta defeated the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series . Reese finished with 23 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks , shooting 8-for-16 from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 from the line . Her final two free throws secured a victory that brought the Dream within one win of the WNBA Finals.
Angel Reese turns heads with her look and her basketball skills
The closing stretch demanded composure. Reese delivered a huge block during the tense finish and made crucial free throws as the game stretched into overtime. With both teams tied at 88 after regulation , Atlanta still needed five more minutes to separate itself from a Liberty team fighting to avoid a second straight defeat.
New York’s late opportunity unraveled when a double-team pressured Sabrina Ionescu into an errant pass . Reese then converted the final two free throws, giving Atlanta its three-point cushion. After a night of narrow margins, her flawless work at the line helped make the difference.
Reese shared Atlanta’s scoring lead with Jordin Canada , who added 23 points and eight assists . Rhyne Howard contributed 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists , while Naz Hillmon finished with 12 points and eight rebounds. The Dream overcame Breanna Stewart’s 35 points and 11 rebounds , along with 21 points from Jonquel Jones and 20 from Marine Fauthoux.
Reese’s entrance brought the glamour, but her finish gave the night its significance. The black satin outfit belonged to the pregame cameras; the block, the free throws and the composure belonged to a playoff battle. Atlanta now heads to New York with control of the series and Reese having made her presence felt long after changing into her uniform.
