We would likely be discussing Caitlin Clark, the rookie for the Chicago Sky, as the best of the year if she had debuted before or after Angel Reese. She’s put on impressive performances this season, and when things weren’t going well for Caitlin Clark, she was even seen as the ROY favorite.
The most significant test for Reese came this evening: either she maintained her lead in the Rookie of the Year discussion, or Caitlin Clark solidified her position as the clear front-runner for the honor. The rookie for the Indiana Fever put on a scoring clinic on Friday, scoring an incredible 31 points while Angel Reese managed just 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The Indiana Fever won handily, outscoring their opponents 100–81.
Angel Reese takes issue with the referee’s decision to side with Caitlin Clark
Angel Reese was obviously upset about losing after the game, and she made it appear like a sore loser when she muttered something. She said that the referee treats Caitlin Clark differently and gives her more calls in her favor. This is the typical behavior of a professional athlete who detests losing.
Positively, having a guy like Angel Reese for the remainder of the season is precisely what we need, and he is fired up right now. If Clark is named Rookie of the Year, she will be much more motivated to play starting next season.
Rest certain, this is just the beginning of what looks to be one of the most intense rivalry in sports history.
Caitlin Clark since this tweet:
31 Points, 4 Rebounds, 12 Assists on 57%FG and 5/9 from 3
Angel Reese:
6 Points, 10 Rebounds, 2 Asissts, on 37%FG
Not a race. Not a competition. 22 is in a different stratosphere. https://t.co/Cr3y3tVa8l
— rodlo 🪬 (@roddystr) August 31, 2024
Imagine how this rivalry will play out in a few years when these two freshmen have already had some exposure to the WNBA. They are already permanently altering the WNBA together, but this is just the beginning of something genuinely monumental. Neither of the two teams appears to be good enough to advance far in the WNBA playoffs based on the standings. The Chicago Sky had an 11-20 record, while the Indiana Fever had a 16-16 record. They are ranked third and fourth in their respective sectors and share the Eastern Conference.
