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WNBA Broadcaster Discloses What Angel Reese Has in Common With the Valkyries Star From Her Past After Heated Exchange

In the Game 4 of the WNBA second‑round playoff series on Oct. 4, 2026, the Golden State Valkyries edged the Atlanta Dream 67‑62 at State Farm Arena, tying the series at two games apiece.

Coach Natalie Nakase tweaked her lineup by inserting Kaila Charles and Tiffany Hayes, a move that helped the Valkyries contain Dream forward Angel Reese after her dominant performances in Games 2 and 3.

A heated third‑quarter exchange erupted when Charles, who shares a Maryland Terrapins background with Reese and previously played together in AAU for Team Takeover, poked Reese and grabbed her hand, prompting a brief verbal spat before both headed to their benches. The incident unfolded as Charles was fouled with 7:39 left, sending Jordin Canada to the line, and highlighted the lingering familiarity between the two former Maryland players.

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