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It was billed as another chapter in the rising rivalry between two of the WNBA’s most-watched rookies — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
But by the time the final buzzer sounded, only one star remained standing.
In a performance that’s already being called “a masterclass”, Caitlin Clark lit up the Chicago Sky on national television, finishing with 33 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds as the Indiana Fever cruised to a 94–62 victory. Angel Reese? Held to 6 points, 3 rebounds, and zero answers.
“She didn’t just outplay her,” said ESPN’s LaChina Robinson.
“She dismantled the entire narrative.”
🎯 The Performance That Shut Everyone Up
Clark came out aggressive from the opening tip, hitting two logo threes in the first five minutes and setting the tone for what would become a complete dismantling of the Sky’s defense.
She picked apart Chicago’s pick-and-roll coverage, dished out no-look passes, and pulled up from 28 feet with ease.
By halftime, she had already racked up 19 points and 6 assists.
By the end of the third quarter, the Fever were up by 26 — and the crowd was on its feet.
📉 Angel Reese’s Worst Game Yet?
Angel Reese, meanwhile, never found rhythm. She struggled to contain NaLyssa Smith in the paint, missed three of her first four layups, and picked up her fourth foul midway through the third quarter.
Frustration set in visibly.
Eye-rolls at her bench
Avoiding huddles during timeouts
Zero interaction with teammates during substitutions
“She didn’t look like she wanted to be out there,” one scout told Fox Sports Angle.
“And when the lights were brightest, she faded.”
🎥 Social Media MELTDOWN
#ClarkOverReese trended within 20 minutes of the final buzzer
One viral TikTok showed a sequence of Clark hitting a deep 3 over Reese followed by Reese clapping sarcastically — the caption:
“Talked loud, got cooked louder.”
Memes flooded in — side-by-side comparisons of Reese’s LSU bravado vs. her WNBA stat lines
On Twitter/X:
“Caitlin Clark just turned the rivalry into a résumé bullet point.”
“If this was personal for Reese… it’s personal for the wrong reasons now.”
🧠 The Bigger Problem for the Sky
While the Clark-Reese narrative dominated headlines, the deeper issue for Chicago is structural.
They shot just 34% from the field
Had 19 turnovers
Were outscored 29–10 in the third quarter alone
Reese wasn’t the only one who struggled — but as the team’s most marketed name, she took the brunt of the postgame backlash.
Coach Teresa Weatherspoon was blunt in her assessment:
“We weren’t ready. We didn’t match their energy. And that’s on all of us — top to bottom.”
📺 Clark’s Postgame: Classy and Unshaken
Despite the hype, Clark refused to gloat.
When asked about her rivalry with Reese, she answered:
“I’ve said it before — she’s a competitor. But I’m focused on what we’re building here in Indiana.”
And when asked about her individual performance?
“I just wanted to make the right reads and stay aggressive. This was a team win.”
That humility — paired with a ruthless stat line — continues to elevate Clark’s image as the face of the league’s new era.
💬 The Reese Narrative: Where Does It Go From Here?
After the game, Reese once again skipped the postgame presser — her second walk-off in three weeks.
Her silence, paired with the performance, fueled speculation that pressure is beginning to mount.
“The WNBA is not forgiving,” said analyst Monica McNutt.
“You can be great in college, charismatic in interviews — but if you don’t deliver in the pros, it gets loud fast.”
And right now? It’s loud.
🧭 Final Thought: The Rivalry May Be Over — For Now
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will forever be linked.
But if last night was any indication, the distance between them is growing fast.
One plays like a star.
The other still plays like a rookie.
And on live national television — in front of a sold-out arena and millions of fans — the difference was undeniable.
