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DeWanna Bonner Leaves WNBA Fans Talking Over What She Did During Angel Reese’s Heated Interaction With Sabrina Ionescu

The Atlanta Dream’s Game 3 semifinal win over the New York Liberty was overshadowed by a heated on-court exchange between Angel Reese and Sabrina Ionescu, which drew sharp reactions from teammates. After Ionescu was flagged for a defensive foul with under six minutes remaining in the second quarter, Reese—displeased by a hard screen on a teammate—confronted the Liberty guard, escalating into a verbal altercation.

The tension only eased after DeWanna Bonner intervened, physically guiding Reese away and calming the situation. Fans praised Bonner’s composure, highlighting her veteran leadership amid the young roster’s raw energy, while others questioned Reese’s impulsive behavior.

This wasn’t the first time Bonner had stepped in to rein in Reese’s emotions, including during the Dream’s sweep of the Washington Mystics, where Reese’s celebratory gestures were quickly tempered by the veteran’s intervention. With 103 playoff appearances—the most in WNBA history—Bonner’s ability to maintain poise in high-pressure moments underscores her role as a stabilizing force for a team still adjusting to postseason play.

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