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In a shocking turn of events during the Connecticut Sun’s 86-82 victory over the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese found herself on the receiving end of a brutal foul from Alyssa Thomas. The incident occurred in the third quarter as the two players were battling for a rebound, with Thomas ultimately choke-slamming Reese to the floor. The hit was deemed a flagrant foul 2, resulting in Thomas being ejected from the game.
Despite the aggressive move, Reese remained unfazed and even thanked Thomas for the challenge. “Thank you AT for sending a message to me. Because I got back up and kept pushing,” Reese said in her postgame press conference. The star rookie, who was the seventh pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, finished the game with 13 points and five rebounds.
The game marked the Sky’s second loss of the season, bringing their record to 2-2. Reese and Thomas have a history from their time at Maryland, and Reese made it clear that there are no hard feelings between them.
Fans can watch the clip of the foul and Reese’s reaction above, and stay tuned for more updates on Angel Reese and the WNBA. This incident adds another layer of intensity to the already competitive league, showcasing the fierce determination of these talented athletes.