Angel Reese , a key player for the Chicago Sky , was involved in a tense moment on July 8 during their WNBA game against the Washington Mystics . With less than 30 seconds remaining and the score tied, emotions ran high on the court. During a timeout, cameras showed Angel Reese hitting a clipboard out of a coach’s hand. Some supported Reese, others had different views. The clip of the moment spread quickly on social media. The Sky had fought hard all game. Reese’s action showed just how much she cares about winning.

Angel Reese vents frustration during final minute of Chicago Sky vs Washington MysticsAngel Reese, forward for the Chicago Sky, lost her cool with 29.9 seconds left. It was July 8, during a road game at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. The game was tied 77-77 between the Sky and the Washington Mystics. Cameras captured Reese’s reaction when an assistant coach handed her a clipboard during a timeout.



Suddenly, Reese yanked the clipboard and slapped it from the coach’s hand. The move echoed similar sideline moments from her former LSU coach, Kim Mulkey. The audience’s reaction was immediate. “Son, I’m crying,” read one fan tweet. The assist coach appeared stunned, but no injuries were reported.
Angel Reese nearly recorded another stellar double-double that night. She scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. It was her sixth straight game with at least 15 rebounds, a WNBA record. But the Sky fell 81-79 to the Mystics on a late free throw by Shakira Austin with 2.1 seconds left.