All-Star REACTION Arike Ogunbowale & Caitlin Clark make history in Team WNBA’s win

 2024 WNBA All-Star Game: A Thrilling Showdown

 

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game featured Team USA against the WNBA All-Stars, with Cheryl Miller as the coach. She was initially excited but soon realized the intensity of the competition as her team aimed to challenge the Olympic team.

First Quarter Highlights

A’ja Wilson nailed a three-pointer, shooting 2 of 3 from behind the arc.

Kelsey Mitchell was efficient, scoring 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting, keeping Team WNBA close.

Angel Reese showcased her prowess, putting the WNBA Stars up by one at the end of the first quarter.

Second Quarter Action

Caitlin Clark displayed her playmaking skills with 10 assists, just one shy of the All-Star record.

Diana Taurasi helped Team USA regain the lead.

Arike Ogunbowale scored her first All-Star points, contributing to Team WNBA’s fight.

Angel Reese continued her strong performance with 10 points and 10 rebounds, keeping the game close.

Third Quarter Surge

Arike Ogunbowale dominated, scoring 21 points in the third quarter alone.

The WNBA All-Stars took a nine-point lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Final Quarter and Victory

Reese blocked Breanna Stewart, leading to a transition basket by Jonquel Jones.

Clark and the rookies continued to excel, extending the lead.

Ogunbowalesecured the MVP title with an outstanding performance, leading the WNBA All-Stars to a 117-109 victory over Team USA.

Post-Game Interview with Arike Ogunbowale

Ogunbowale expressed pride in playing with her All-Star teammates and emphasized the competitiveness of the game, highlighting its importance for Team USA’s preparation for the Olympics. Despite withdrawing her name from Team USA consideration, she enjoyed the intense competition and aimed to make Team USA better by challenging them.

Analysis and Reactions

Andrea Carter highlighted the competitiveness of the game and Ogunbowale’s electrifying performance in the third quarter.

The rookies, including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, made significant impacts, with Clark setting a rookie record for assists and Reese achieving a double-double.

Breanna Stewart set a record with the first double-double in All-Star Game history, showing her importance to Team USA.

With the Olympic break ahead, Team USA will head to Paris, aiming for their eighth straight gold medal. The WNBA All-Stars will rest and recover, ready to make playoff pushes in the second half of the season. The countdown crew in Phoenix concluded the night with excitement and anticipation for what’s to come in women’s basketball