Dave Portnoy Takes Aim at Angel Reese After Tough Loss to Caitlin Clark
Dave Portnoy took aim at Angel Reese after her difficult performance in the Dream's overtime loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever, mocking her missed opportunities late in the game.
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Dave Portnoy criticized Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese after her missed potential game-winning basket against the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
Portnoy posted about the play on X after Reese failed to convert a putback attempt in the closing seconds of regulation.
The moment came with the score tied at 81 late in the fourth quarter.
Rhyne Howard missed a three-pointer, and Reese grabbed the offensive rebound before missing a short attempt near the basket.
The game went to overtime, where Indiana won 95 to 91.
Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and a supporter of Fever star Caitlin Clark, shared a video of Reese's missed shot.
His post prompted reactions from users on X, with several focusing on Reese's scoring and the missed opportunity.
Portnoy has frequently commented on Reese during her WNBA career.
A made basket could have given Atlanta a chance to finish the game in regulation.
Instead, Indiana recovered in overtime after overcoming an 18-point deficit.
Reese finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists.
Her 14 rebounds included the offensive board involved in the final possession.
Clark recorded 26 points, nine assists, and three rebounds for Indiana.
Portnoy has previously criticized Reese during her WNBA career, with attention often surrounding the comparison between Reese and Clark.
Their rivalry remains a frequent topic among fans and commentators.
Following Portnoy's post, some social media users criticized Reese's finishing around the basket, while others discussed her overall production and rebounding.
The comments came from individual users and were reactions to the specific play.
The missed attempt was one part of a game that included a major comeback and overtime finish.
Atlanta led by 18 points before Indiana rallied to force overtime and take the four-point victory.
For now, the main development is Portnoy's reaction to Reese's missed potential game-winner and the online discussion that followed.
