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‘Going To Be the Game Changer’ — Sophie Cunningham Pinpoints Key to Angel Reese Elevating Her Game in 1st WNBA Finals

As Angel Reese prepares for her debut in the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, Sophie Cunningham has highlighted the importance of the forward's evolving perimeter shooting. Reese, who hit 19.3% of her regular-season threes, has improved to 38.5% during the postseason, a development Cunningham believes will bolster team confidence and force defensive adjustments.

This progress follows a rigorous practice drill mandated by coach Karl Smesko, who required consecutive makes from deep to push the star player through a high-pressure situation. Beyond her shooting, Reese remains a dominant force, having led the league with 12.1 rebounds per game while securing the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award.

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