The WNBA season kicked off with one of the league’s most anticipated rivalries: Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark. Longtime rivals since their college basketball days, both stars entered their second professional season with a moment of high tension that made one thing clear: matchups between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever are going to be more intense this year.
It all blew up when Caitlin Clark committed a hard foul on Angel Reese. The Chicago forward immediately reacted with fury, charging straight at Clark. For a second, it looked like things could get out of hand. Thankfully, the referee and several Indiana teammates stepped in just in time to stop it from escalating. But really was that reaction from Angel Reese necessary?
On the scoreboard, Indiana Fever dominated from start to finish, beating the Chicago Sky 93-58 in their season opener. And Caitlin Clark led the way, outperforming Angel Reese in points and assists.
Reese nearly hit Clark on the court
Fans had been waiting for this game and it did not disappoint. The tension was undeniable, and both Reese and Clark wore their emotions openly. Angel nearly lost her cool, and Clark wasn’t exactly calm either, especially as Reese charged toward her before being held back by teammates and the referee.
Stat-wise, Caitlin Clark finished with 20 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds, recording the first triple-double of the WNBA season in Indiana Fever’s opening game and doing it against none other than Angel. Reese, on the other hand, ended the night with 12 points, 17 rebounds, and one assist, on a tough night for the entire Chicago squad.
Angel Reese’s reaction to Caitlin Clark’s hard foul wasn’t subtle, it was explosive. Her fury was written all over her face as she immediately charged toward Clark, forcing the ref and Indiana players to intervene. It was a clear signal that this rivalry is personal. And with another Chicago vs. Indiana matchup already circled on the calendar, fans are now wondering if Reese or maybe even one of her teammates will look for a little payback.
Will it happen in the heat of a play or as something more blatant when the ball isn’t even involved?
This rivalry will be especially tense on the court and maybe even off it. The battles between Clark and Reese are shaping up to be one of the defining stories of the WNBA season. More than just statistics, it’s about pride, intensity, and a new generation of stars who bring drama and fire every time they step onto the court.
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