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Indiana Fever’s Raven Johnson Reacts to Angel Reese’s Post After WNBA Finals Loss
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Angel Reese narrowly missed out on her first WNBA championship after the Atlanta Dream fell to the Golden State Valkyries in a decisive Game 7 of the Finals. Despite the disappointment, the forward had plenty to celebrate after an impressive third season that saw her emerge as one of the league's best players.
The Dream lost 68-63 on Saturday, surrendering a nine-point lead in the second half as Golden State completed its championship run. Reese finished with eight points and 12 rebounds, while Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 30 points and earned Finals MVP honors.
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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) in action during a WNBA game.Brett Davis-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
A day later, Reese shared an emotional season-ending message on Instagram , reflecting on the experience and making it clear that she intends to return stronger.
The post drew several reactions from colleagues and fans, including Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson, who showed her support in the comments, responding with heart emojis.
Reese also thanked her teammates, supporters and the Atlanta community, while reminding everyone that her championship ambitions remain alive.
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Reese wrote that she was still numb from the way the season ended but had nothing to hang her head about. She described the campaign as a learning experience and reiterated her belief that the Dream would get another opportunity, signing off with the message, "Delayed, not denied." The forward averaged 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds during the regular season, setting a WNBA single-season record with 521 rebounds.
Johnson and Reese share a close friendship that dates back to their college days. Reese played for the LSU Tigers, while Johnson starred with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Reese has previously said they speak about once a week, and their families also share a bond.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
