VIDEO: Angel Reese Finally Addresses Teammate Chennedy Carter’s Dirty Body Check On Caitlin Clark

Chennedy Carter (left) and Angel Reese (right) talking to media.Chennedy Carter and Angel Reese (Photo via @TweenTween3 Twitter)
Angel Reese has offered her first comments on the Chennedy Carter-Caitlin Clark cheap shot incident that took place on Saturday.

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Late in the third quarter of the contest between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, Carter delivered a cheap shot to Clark. Fans noticed that Angel Reese celebrated right after Carter’s hit that drew a foul (the WNBA later upgraded it to a flagrant foul):

Speaking to reporters about the cheap shot, Angel Reese defended her teammate and showed no regret over her reaction to Carter’s hit on Clark. Reese added that she’s fine embracing “the bad guy role”, via GN Sports TV.

“The reason why we’re watching women’s basketball is not just because of one person. It’s because of me, too. I want y’all to realize that.”

Chicago head coach Teresa Weatherspoon stated after the game that the hit on Clark was just a case of the two athletes competing. However, she later put out a statement and said it was “not appropriate.”

The rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark dates back to the 2023 national championship game, when the former led the LSU Tigers to a 102-85 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Reese infamously mocked Clark in the waning moments of the game by mimicking John Cena’s ‘You can’t see me” gesture. Clark had performed the gesture to an opponent earlier on.

Clark and the Fever escaped Saturday’s contest with a close 71-70 win to pick up their first home win of the season. Clark finished the night with 11 points, eight rebounds, six assists and one steal.

Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark Will Meet Again Soon

Fans who have come to love the rivalry between Reese and Clark won’t have to wait too long for the next chapter, as the Sky will visit the Fever again on June 16.

That will be the second of four 2024 regular season meetings between Chicago and the Fever. They will square off again on June 23 in Chicago and again in the Windy City on Aug. 30.

Jason Kidd Reveals The One Key Factor That Helped Luka Doncic Dominate Upon His Arrival In The NBA

Jason Kidd praises Luka DoncicLuka Doncic (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
After Luka Doncic’s stunning three pointer in the Game 2 win of the Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving said that he was not surprised as Luka is built to play like this. As the Mavericks are heading to the NBA finale, head coach Jason Kidd indirectly echoed Irving’s words.

Kidd attributed Doncic’s ability to perform on the big stage to his early career experiences.

“It goes back to him with Real Madrid. Just being on the biggest stage at the age of 15…He is special. He’s one of the best players in the world, and again, he loves the competition,” Kidd said.

Before playing in the NBA, Doncic stunned basketball fans with his prowess in the European League. He kicked off his basketball career with Real Madrid Baloncesto.

Meanwhile, his exceptional performance has been pivotal in the Mavericks’ playoff run, where they overcame home-court disadvantage in every round. He has been the hero of the series, earning the Western Conference Finals MVP after averaging a team-best 28.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists in 17 postseason games.

Doncic leads the NBA in assists per game (8.8) and total assists (150), outpacing the next player by 27 assists. He has recorded eight games with 10 or more assists, the most in the league, including an astounding 13-assist performance in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Luka Doncic's playoff recordLuka Doncic (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
The 2024 playoffs saw the Serbian star rank first in points, rebounds, assists, steals, field goals made, three-pointers made, and free throws made. His all-around excellence has not only led his team to success but has also placed him in elite company. The 25-year-old Mavs’ star is the ninth player in NBA history to average 30 or more points per game in a series win against the top-ranked defense.