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The Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx delivered a spirited game on Monday night, and one moment in particular added even more intensity to the evening. During the third quarter, Angel Reese of the Sky was involved in a back-and-forth with a courtside spectator after drawing a foul on a drive to the hoop.
Angel Reese responds to courtside fan during Sky-Lynx matchup
Television footage showed Reese turning to confront someone seated close to the action at Wintrust Arena. After contact on her play led to a whistle, Reese appeared visibly upset and directed comments toward a nearby fan. It’s unclear exactly what triggered the reaction, but the Sky forward clearly didn’t let it slide.
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As she went to the free-throw line, the broadcast team pointed out that Reese was still jawing with the fan and even seemed to alert the referee about the situation. The exchange added a brief moment of drama before play moved on.
While it’s unknown whether any action was taken against the fan by arena officials, the incident did not affect the flow of the game. The NBA has seen spectators removed from venues for similar behavior in the past, but there was no confirmation of any discipline issued in this case.
Despite the brief confrontation, Reese remained strong She finished the night with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists over 37 minutes on the court. It was another strong showing in what’s been a headline-making second year in the league.
However, the Sky could not keep pace with the Lynx. Minnesota topped Chicago for a 91-78 win, snapping the Sky’s recent two-game streak.
Reese’s performance continues to be one of the most closely watched stories of the WNBA season. Alongside the ongoing narrative surrounding her rivalry with Caitlin Clark and her growing popularity, moments like this keep her firmly in the spotlight.
Chicago now turns its attention Wednesday's game at home against Atlanta.
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