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“Both Things Can Be True”: Ex-ESPN Host Challenges Angel Reese Narrative After Valkyries Shut Her Down in Second Half

Angel Reese dominated the first half of the Atlanta Dream’s playoff game against the Golden State Valkyries, tallying 14 points and 12 rebounds while also contributing two steals and a block. However, the Valkyries shifted their strategy in the second half, significantly reducing Reese’s impact with defensive adjustments that included increased minutes for Laeticia Amihere, who played a pivotal role in limiting Reese’s effectiveness around the basket.

Reese, who finished with 14 points overall, acknowledged her own post-halftime performance, suggesting she could have been more aggressive with the ball, while former ESPN reporter Linda Cohn argued that the Valkyries’ tactical changes deserved recognition for their influence on the game’s outcome. The Dream ultimately fell to the Valkyries, with Allisha Gray leading the scoring for Atlanta with 19 points, as Reese’s second-half struggles became a defining factor in the matchup.

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