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WNBA Finals: Angel Reese trusted Karl Smesko to change her shot, and it’s paying off for Dream

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese found herself both embarrassed and furious earlier this season when coach Karl Smesko halted practice, refusing to continue until she successfully drained back-to-back shots from beyond the arc. The bold coaching strategy ultimately paid off as Reese expanded her offensive range, lifting her playoff three-point shooting percentage significantly.

Heading into the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, Reese credits her heightened confidence to those intense practice drills. Despite shooting just nineteen percent during the regular season, she converted crucial perimeter shots during the recent semifinal sweep to help propel her squad forward.

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