Angel Reese expressed her frustration during a recent game, where she knocked a clipboard from the hands of a staff member, Ancrosby, as time was running down in an 81-79 loss to Washington. Her anger seemed tied to judgment calls during the game, but she opted not to name names to avoid potential penalties.
Reese had a standout performance, scoring 22 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, marking her sixth consecutive game with at least 15 boards. In a rather animated moment, she slammed the clipboard down without a second thought, while Ancrosby, who is involved in basketball operations, quickly retrieved it.
With just under 30 seconds remaining, tensions boiled over as Reese reacted strongly to a foul call while vying for a shot against Elizabeth Williams. She later criticized the officiating, claiming it went awry in critical moments. Despite her frustration, Reese maintained her resolve regarding how calls have been affecting the game, insisting, “These refs have to do better.” It’s a sentiment she seems to hold strongly, as she previously vented on social media about officiating decisions in another game.
Following this game, with tensions still running high, Reese acknowledged that while she needs to improve, she feels the officiating needs to catch up as well. “We know we can compete with the best, but that has to be addressed,” she stated. The game’s chaotic ending overshadowed her impressive stats as she prepares for a home game against Dallas. In her own words, it wasn’t enough: “It’s so frustrating. I need to box out better.”
