Angel Reese benched during Atlanta Dream's loss to Las Vegas Aces in home debut
Angel Reese played poorly in her first home game with the Atlanta Dream against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, shooting 1-8 from the field with eight turnovers and a -13 plus-minus in 29 minutes. Coach Karl Smesko benched her late in the game as the team rallied, ultimately losing 85-84. Reese's early season performance has been significantly negative, with the Dream at -15 with her on the floor through three games.
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Breitbart emphasizes poor shooting and turnovers, questioning her pre-game claim to be great. The NY Post opens with her fashion choice before addressing the game performance, suggesting a softer angle on the player.
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“WATCH: Angel Reese Benched During Disastrous Home Debut with New Team”
“Angel Reese stirs buzz with leather outfit — then struggles in Dream loss to Aces”
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