Atlanta Dream Just Gave Angel Reese A New Nickname — And It’s Perfect
Reese’s new nickname is the best one yet.
Angel Reese’s name may sometimes be at the center of internet jokes, but what she did versus the Las Vegas Aces was truly remarkable.
After a disappointing outing against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Sunday, Reese made sure to bounce back on the court in her team’s next game. Safe to say that she did. Pitted against Aces superstar A’ja Wilson, Reese played with fire in her eyes, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
She also added four assists and four steals, helping the Dream to a blowout victory against the Aces, 97-82.
Dream Gives The Most Accurate Nickname For Angel Reese
Angel Reese (Image Credits: Imagn)
Despite her struggles with finishing around the rim, Reese has actually improved her scoring numbers in her third year in the WNBA. She is currently averaging 15.7 points and hauling in 12 rebounds per game.
Elated by her performance against the Aces, the Atlanta Dream’s official X account quickly praised their young star on X. In the post, the team provided Reese yet another nickname, which she rightfully earned.
“Ms. Double-Double. With 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists, Angel Reese is your Albert Player of the Game!”
It was not just Reese who played well on this particular night. Her teammates, Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard, were superb too. The trio made history against the Las Vegas Aces when they became the first set of teammates to score at least 20 points in a game and tally three or more steals individually.
Reese Is In The Midst Of A Shooting Slump
Angel Reese (Image Credits: Imagn)
Before her breakout game against the Aces, Angel Reese’s numbers had nosedived in her last four outings. While grabbing boards has not been a problem all season long, her shooting percentages and lack of a perimeter game continue to hamper her overall development on the court.
Right now, despite operating close to the basket offensively, Reese’s percentage on the floor remains at a paltry 41.9%. Her three-point shooting is nearly non-existent as well, averaging just 15.9% clip from downtown.
It all comes down to converting her layups. Maybe after her latest game, she’ll be poised to fully break out from her shooting slump.
