Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream won their 24th game of the season vs the Connecticut Sun on Thursday. Dream climb to 4th in the league table as Sun’s struggles continue. They are 14th in the table with an abysmal 8-24 record.
During the game, one play garnered a lot of attention from fans. Angel Reese and Aaliyah Edwards got into an altercation during the 2nd quarter with little over three minutes remaining.
Reese received the ball and tried to score the layup as Edwards tried to block her from behind. Sun’s Leila Lacan was also on Reese and disrupted her attempt. Reese felt pressure from behind and bumped Edwards in the face.
Sun’s star started falling down and accidentally caught Reese’s neck in the follow-through. This drew a reaction from Reese, and Edwards was given a flagrant foul 1 after review. Some fans questioned the decision.
“I mean, angel headbutts her first. Wild call,” one fan said.
Reese stared down at Edwards, who went down after the contact. She also shouted, “She grabbed my neck,” while the review was taking place.
Atlanta Dream score 100+ in 104-69 win over Connecticut Sun
Dream’s 104-69 win was led by 58 combined points from Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. The duo scored 29 points each. Howard had five rebounds and four assists, while Gray had three rebounds and three assists. Angel Reese contributed with eight points, 15 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 blocks.
For the sun, it was yet another tough outing. Aaliyah Edwards scored 15 points off the bench in 17 minutes. Gianna Kneepkens also contributed with 10 points off the bench. Other than that, nobody could score in double digits to make a real impact. Sun’s difficult season continues.
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