Angel Reese Admits Slow Start Before Dream's Big Run Against Fever
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Angel Reese, a player for the Chicago Sky's rival team, the Dream, admitted that she played poorly early in a recent game against the Indiana Fever.
Reese used strong language to describe her rough start, saying she was 'playing like s---' before turning things around.
Despite her slow beginning, Reese helped the Dream build a strong lead by halftime. Her improved play made a big difference for her team.
However, the game did not end well for the Dream. It went into overtime, and the Fever came back to win.
Caitlin Clark, the Fever's star player, played a key role in helping her team pull off the comeback win.
Meanwhile, sports commentator Jason Whitlock spoke about Reese in a way that got attention. He called her 'a comedy show,' a comment that many saw as criticism.
The game has drawn attention partly because of the ongoing rivalry between Reese and Clark, two of the most talked-about young stars in women's basketball.
Fans and commentators continue to closely follow every matchup between the two players, given their history and popularity in the sport.
Vocabulary5 words
- lead
- when one team has more points than the other
- halftime
- the break in the middle of a game
- overtime
- extra playing time added when the score is tied
- criticism
- saying something is not good
- rivalry
- a strong competition between two people or teams
Quiz
Answer key
1. As poor, using strong language 2. She helped the Dream build a halftime lead 3. The Fever won in overtime
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Angel Reese, a player for the Dream, admitted that she played _____ early in a recent game against the Indiana Fever.
Reese used strong language to describe her rough start, saying she was '_____ like s---' before turning things around.
Despite her slow beginning, Reese helped the Dream build a strong lead by _____.
However, the game did not end well for the Dream. It went into _____, and the Fever came back to win.
Caitlin Clark, the Fever's star player, played a key role in helping her team pull off the _____ win.
Meanwhile, sports commentator Jason Whitlock spoke about Reese in a way that got attention. He called her 'a comedy _____.'
Discussion questions
- Why do you think Angel Reese was honest about her poor early performance?
- What does it show about a player when they can turn around a bad start?
- Why might commentators focus so much on rivalries like Reese vs. Clark?
- Do you think strong language in sports interviews is a problem? Why or why not?
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