Photo via Yahoo Sports

‘Future MVP,’ ‘Finals Appearance Before Caitlin Clark’ — Angel Reese Draws Major Praise As Clutch Performance Moves Dream 1 Win From WNBA Finals

Angel Reese continued her stellar playoff run on Wednesday, scoring 23 points with seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal in Atlanta’s 101-98 overtime victory over the New York Liberty. She shot 8-for-16 from the field, made one of two three‑point attempts and sank two decisive free throws with 4.3 seconds left to clinch the win, giving the Dream a 2-0 series lead and a chance to reach the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.

Fans praised Reese’s poise in the extra period, noting her six of the Dream’s 13 overtime points and her growing playoff résumé, which now includes 13, 15, 17 and 23 points in successive postseason games. The performance sparked bold predictions, with some calling her a future MVP and suggesting she could appear in the Finals before stars like Caitlin Clark or even before Joel Embiid reaches the NBA conference finals.

Up nextWNBA· 30m ago

WNBA playoff winners and losers include Angel Reese's clutch gene, Aces