Angel Reese has been attending Orlando Magic games this offseason, showing support for center Wendell Carter Jr., her rumored boyfriend and her presence may have been a source of inspiration.
On Saturday, December 27, the WNBA star sat courtside in a striking outfit as the Magic edged Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets 127-126, and Carter seemed visibly energized by her support from the sidelines.
“you see why he always winning,” Reese later joked online with a winky face emoji, to which Carter reacted with a playful two-word comment, replying, “type s**t !”
During the holidays, Reese hinted further at the connection, wearing a red satin outfit for her “Our 2nd Christmas” post, with a gold chain displaying Carter‘s initials, WCJ – subtly signaling their relationship.
Fans have followed their interactions closely. He attended her birthday celebration in May, and she was spotted in a Magic jersey reading My Man, paired with denim trousers, heels, and a fitted hat.
Meanwhile Carter has also supported the Chicago Sky star publicly, attending the WNBA All-Star Game in a Reese T-shirt, showing reciprocal admiration and solidifying the connection in fans’ eyes.
The former LSU star had prior links to Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren, but those rumors fizzled.
Now, Reese and Carter appear focused on each other, inspiring one another both on and off the court.
But although the pair have been fueling speculation about their dating status through fun and lighthearted moments for months now, they do not appear ready to make any relationship official just yet.
“Y’all gonna find out when y’all need to find out,” Carter told FanDuel TV. “We’ll just leave it at that. That’s my girl, though. We locked in for sure.”
Their partnership, real or rumored, highlights how mutual support can energize professional athletes, and Carter‘s play shows the tangible impact of Reese‘s courtside encouragement.
This offseason, her presence has been more than just a spectacle and may have visibly uplifted Wendell Carter Jr. as the Magic chase a first NBA ring in franchise history, having come closest in 1995 and 2009.
How did the Magic beat Jokic’s Nuggets?
Meanwhile, the Magic stunned the Denver Nuggets 127-126 at the Kia Center, using disciplined play and smart decision-making to secure a narrow victory over the former three-time NBA MVP’s team.
And a key factor behind the win was Orlando committing just six turnovers, continuing a trend of improved ball control that has transformed their offensive efficiency in recent games – as coach Jamahl Mosley emphasized the importance of protecting the ball.
“It’s so key for us,” Mosley said. “Because being decisive in what we’re doing when you’re open, you shoot it. If you’re not, you put two on the ball, you come off it and find the open man.
“And that’s what I was saying down the stretch. We made the right play at the right time, and that’s exactly why you can take care of a basketball because you’re not trying to force it.”
The team averages 13.9 turnovers per game, ranking the sixth-least in the NBA and marks a major improvement compared to earlier struggles, signaling that the Magic are learning and growing as a team.
Orlando’s ability to be efficient without forcing plays shows progress and gives hope for competing against stronger teams in the standings. Maintaining this discipline is critical for future success.
The Magic now head into a clash with the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena in Canada, with tip-off set for 19:30 ET/16:30 PT, with coverage on FanDuel Sports Network and NBA League Pass.
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