Caitlin Clark caught smiling with Angel Reese in anguish over missing potential game-winning layup
A viral video of Caitlin Clark smiling as Angel Reese misses a game-winning layup has sparked conversation about sportsmanship.
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Coverage (7)
- Caitlin Clark's reaction after Angel Reese missed layup is destined to be a meme USA Today · 1h ago
- ‘No Need to Defend That,’ ‘Hilarious!’ — WNBA Fans React As Caitlin Clark Lets Angel Reese Shoot Wide-Open 3 in Fever’s Win vs. Dream Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- Angel Reese admits she was 'playing like s---' before helping Dream build halftime lead over Fever Fox News · 13h ago
- Skip Bayless’ blunt Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese take proved timely after Fever-Dream thriller sportingnews.com · 13h ago
- Caitlin Clark Caught Laughing as Angel Reese, Dream Miss 3 Game-Winners in Viral Video Bleacher Report · 13h ago
- Weekend Reflections: Dream miss big win as Angel Reese’s layup woes continue AJC.com · 13h ago
- Caitlin Clark caught smiling with Angel Reese in anguish over missing potential game-winning layup New York Post · 13h ago
Where it stands
A video of Caitlin Clark smiling as Angel Reese missed a potential game-winning layup has gone viral. The clip was taken during a game between the Fever and the Dream. Reese had admitted to struggling early in the game, but the Dream built a lead at halftime. The video has sparked debate about sportsmanship and timing. The video's timing is notable.
Skip Bayless had recently commented on the rivalry between Clark and Reese. The video has been covered by several outlets, including Fox News, Bleacher Report, and the New York Post. The New York Post and Bleacher Report focused on the viral video itself, while Fox News and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discussed Reese's performance. The video's context is unclear. The video does not show the full sequence of events.
It is not clear whether Clark's smile was in response to the missed layup or to something else. The Dream ultimately did not win the game. The Fever's performance is not discussed in detail.
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What game was the video taken from?
The video was taken during a game between the Fever and the Dream.
What did Skip Bayless say about Clark and Reese?
Skip Bayless had recently commented on the rivalry between Clark and Reese.
What was Reese's performance like?
Reese admitted to struggling early in the game, but the Dream built a lead at halftime.
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