Angel Reese powers through contact for and-one

Finals even entering Game 5

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read

Angel Reese gets bucketsssss 😤 The contact doesn't stop her from scoring the bucket + the foul! https://t.co/381eIGXawH Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Angel Reese drove into contact and finished the basket to draw a foul. The sequence created an and-one chance during Finals play.

Why it matters: Physical finishes through fouls have fueled her interior role in the title round. Extra points at the line carry added weight with the series even and every possession tightening.

What to watch: Game 5 tips at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock, with Game 6 set for Oct. 29.

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@WNBA 2026-10-27T00:20:39.001508+00:00

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