Reese opens Finals Game 2 with 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting

Game 2 airing on USA Network and Peacock

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 3h1 min read

Angel Reese attacks the basket and gets the layup to fall 😤 She's off to a hot start with 12 PTS on 5-6 FGM 🔥 Game 2 o Via @NBA on X

What happened: Reese drove inside for a layup to reach 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting. The outburst came early in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

Why it matters: Early efficiency from Reese sets the scoring pace with the championship series underway. It follows Angel Reese's Finals debut and puts interior pressure on the Game 2 defense.

By the numbers: Reese: 12 PTS on 5-of-6 FGM (83.3%) in reported Game 2 start.

What to watch: The rest of Game 2 will show whether Reese sustains the interior scoring.

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