Angel Reese's shooting woes highlighted in viral sequence as Liberty dominate Sky
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Thursday night did not go well for the Chicago Sky, and it certainly was not a pleasant night for Angel Reese.
The Sky went up against the reigning WNBA champions in the New York Liberty and fell, 99-74. However, it was a moment that occurred early in the game with Reese that was a preview, and somewhat of a microcosm, of the night.
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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, #5, drives to the basket against New York Liberty forward Kennedy Burke, #22, during the second half at Wintrust Arena. (Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
Less than three minutes into the game, Reese recorded five offensive rebounds in a 19-second span thanks to her own misses.
Reese missed four shots from right underneath the basket, two of which were blocked. Reese finally kicked out a pass to Kia Nurse, but she missed the three-pointer, and it was a rebound Reese was unable to get.
The moment quickly went viral on social media, with many making fun of Reese - one even said she was "not beating the allegations."
The former LSU star averaged a double-double last season and set the WNBA record for the most rebounds in a single season (an injury cut her season short, and she was surpassed by A'ja Wilson). However, she has often been criticized in that the rebound stats are inflated due to missing layups and grabbing her own rebound.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, #5, drives to the basket against New York Liberty forward Kennedy Burke, #22, during the second half at Wintrust Arena. (Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Reese wound up missing all