Analyst claims missed layup shows Angel Reese trails Caitlin Clark

The Chicago Sky defeated the Indiana Fever 95-91 on Sunday after the game went into overtime. With the score tied at 81-81, Dream forward Angel Reese had an open opportunity to score the winning basket but missed, sending the contest to an extra period. Indiana rallied in overtime to extend its winning streak to four games and maintain the top spot in the Eastern Conference, while Chicago fell to 21-13.

On the podcast Stillman & Company, analyst Jared Stillman compared the two players, stating, "Angel Reese doesn't understand. She is not a co-star of the WNBA with Caitlin Clark. She's a supporting character, just like Sophie Cunningham." He added that Reese's missed layup contrasted with Clark's performance, noting Clark recorded nine assists and could have had more with better teammate execution. Stillman concluded that the two athletes are not on the same competitive level.

Statistically, Reese posted a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds on 5-of-16 shooting, while Clark led Indiana with 26 points, nine assists and three rebounds, shooting 9-of-20 from the field. This season, Clark averages 22.0 points, 8.3 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game, whereas Reese averages 15.6 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

The debate over the relative impact of the two stars is expected to continue as the WNBA approaches its playoff schedule in late September.