Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese turned heads at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, showing that their connection off the court is just as entertaining as their performances on it.
The WNBA stars were courtside for the New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic game, delivering a mix of laughs, banter, and undeniable chemistry.
During a TikTok live session, Reese playfully asked her followers to guess Bueckers‘ height, prompting a humorous exchange.
“Don’t say anything in the fives. Like, I know five is our number,” Bueckers interrupted. Reese guessed, “Wait, are you not like 5’11”? 5’10”?” to which Bueckers firmly responded, “No.”
The two then poked fun at their height difference. Reese teased, “You guys, look how short Paige is!”
Bueckers fired back jokingly, “Mind you, she has like six-inch heels on!” Reese immediately denied it, leaving fans laughing at their playful back-and-forth. For reference, Bueckers is six feet tall, while Reese measures 6-foot-3.
Fans can’t get enough of the duo
The interaction quickly caught the attention of WNBA fans, who flooded social media with excitement over the stars’ appearance together.
A post showing them in matching orange jackets inspired comments like, “The way Angel Reese is dressed, she’s about to drop 30 points on the court and then walk the runway.”
Many admired the contrast in their energy and style. “Angel and Paige together is pure chaos energy, I’m here for it,” one fan said.
Another wrote, “Two queens supporting New York basketball! The contrast of their styles is interesting – Angel‘s bold energy next to Paige‘s calm focus. Wonder if they’re scouting future teammates.”
Even the Knicks weren’t spared from playful commentary. Fans joked, “Meanwhile, Knicks still losing. Maybe Angel and Paige need to suit up too,” while others quipped, “You put those two in the same building and the court probably started glowing like it was about to unlock a hidden level.”
Adding to the excitement, Bueckers and Reese teamed up with Oreo to promote Reese’s Oreo Cup, bringing two of the most recognizable athletes of their generation together for a perfect promotional collaboration.
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