Angel Reese gets technical for disrespectful act

The Chicago Sky and the New York Liberty faced off in a tightly contested WNBA game on Saturday. With less than seven minutes remaining, Angel Reese had accumulated 8 points and 10 rebounds. She needed at least one more basket to extend her impressive streak of double-doubles, which currently stood at 15.

However, Reese faced a setback during the fourth quarter. At one point in the game’s final frame, she was called for a foul under the basket and reacted emotionally, resulting in a technical foul. Reese’s frustration was evident as she jawed at the referees and threw the basketball behind her instead of handing or passing it to the referee.

Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon inquired about the technical foul, and the referees explained it was due to Reese’s disrespectful gesture of throwing the ball. This incident left Reese with five fouls, forcing her to the bench with both the game and her double-double streak in jeopardy.

Reese’s emotional outburst and subsequent benching highlighted the intensity and high stakes of the match. It remained uncertain whether this incident would affect the outcome of the game or Reese’s impressive streak. With the game winding down, all eyes were on the Sky to see if they could overcome this hurdle and secure a victory.

Ultimately, Reese’s technical foul underscored the importance of maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. The impact of this moment on both the game and Reese’s record was yet to be determined as the final minutes ticked away.

Re-reported from the article originally published in ATHLON.