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‘I’m supposed to be here’: Angel Reese’s road from ridicule to the WNBA finals

‘I’m supposed to be here’: Angel Reese’s road from ridicule to the WNBA finals

Summary

Angel Reese helped the Atlanta Dream reach the WNBA finals by scoring 22 points in a win over the New York Liberty. Reese had predicted reaching the finals and credits her team's support and hard work for the achievement.

Key Facts

  • Angel Reese scored 22 points, the highest on her team, in a close 85-83 win.
  • The Atlanta Dream won the series 3-0 and reached the WNBA finals for the first time since 2013.
  • Reese was traded to Atlanta in the offseason and sees the team as her new home.
  • She had been criticized in the past for her playing style but has worked hard to improve her shooting and patience.
  • Reese expressed her belief in positive thinking and spiritual support through team prayers.
  • Her coach, Karl Smesko, helped her improve her offensive game with demanding drills.
  • Reese had publicly predicted playing in the finals a year before it happened.
  • The win marks a key moment in Reese’s career, overcoming earlier negative opinions about her skills.
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