Angel Reese Contradicts Sky HC Claim in Costly Blunder Against Mercury

The sign of a good post player is knowing when to pass the ball. Look at players like Alyssa Thomas in the WNBA, or Nikola Jokić in the NBA; they have eyes in the back of their heads! You’re supposed to find the open man, the cutter, or the wide-open shooter. And while we’ve seen some incredible progress from Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky this year in terms of big man facilitation, the team lost some of that rhythm today, when it mattered the most.

Head coach Tyler Marsh has been open about how Angel Reese has improved this year in terms of moving the ball around, and doubled down on it during the pre-game media availability. “Our bigs have been great all year long at facilitating, and it’s just been about our ability to get it to them in spaces where they’re able to create for each other.” 

With about 40 seconds left in the game, and Chicago down 2, no one expected Angel Reese to throw up a prayer. The six-foot-two center backed down Alyssa Thomas from the top of the key, drawing a double-team from Natasha Mack inside the paint. Kamilla Cardoso was wide open for the jumper, but AR decided to go up for a hook shot… That she ended up airballing. The Phoenix Mercury ended up winning the game by 4 points, and we can’t help but wonder what might have been if Reese passed the rock.

ANGEL REESE FOR THE TIE pic.twitter.com/eGvDMNjUJK

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