Angel Reese had a tough night, committing nine turnovers as the Chicago Sky fell to the Minnesota Lynx with a score of 91-68 on Tuesday. This came during a significant moment for Reese, as she became the first player in WNBA history to record double doubles in ten consecutive games. While she scored 11 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, the nine turnovers drew some light-hearted comments from fans who joked she was on a “triple double watch.”
One notable turnover happened early in the game when Reese uncharacteristically bounced the ball to a teammate right beside her. The Lynx quickly seized the opportunity and took the ball down the court. Fans were vocal about her performance. One comment read, “Angel Reese is doing Angel Reese. She’s very lazy on the game.” Another quipped that watching was reminiscent of “little kids trying to do something they see on TV.”
In another mishap during the third quarter, Reese took too many steps while dribbling, which led to a traveling call. “She traveled to the next town!” exclaimed one viewer, while another joked about her having her own “travel agency.” Ultimately, the Sky’s loss put them at a disappointing 7-16 record, keeping them firmly in fifth place in the WNBA Eastern Conference.
In recent discussions about the WNBA, Reese expressed dissatisfaction regarding a recent collective bargaining proposal from the league. She characterized it as “disrespectful,” saying, “It was eye-opening for me…the language used was disregarding what we were suggesting.” During the WNBA All-Star weekend, she emphasized the importance of speaking out on issues that matter.
Reese also shared her personal struggles with financial realities in a recent Instagram video, revealing she could barely cover her expenses on her WNBA salary, which she estimated at $74,000. “I live beyond my means…the WNBA won’t pay my bills at all,” she stated, reflecting on her monthly rent of $8,000.
