Angel Reese Is Going Viral for One Play During Sky-Mercury Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dave Holcomb | Last updated Jun 21, 2025 7:16 PM ET

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese doesn't make or attempt many 3-pointers. Reese is scoring about 11 points per game this season behind strong play inside.

But on Saturday versus the Phoenix Mercury, Reese made her third 3-pointer of the season. The made deep shot caused an uproar on social media.

ESPN posted a video of Reese's made 3-pointer on X. In the video's first three and a half hours, the clip received more than 700,000 views.

The 3-pointer was actually Reese's only shot attempt Saturday afternoon versus the Mercury. Reese posted nine points behind going 6-for-6 at the free-throw line.

The forward also had two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block.

The Mercury routed the Sky 107-86.

Reese now has six made 3-pointers in her WNBA career. Her 3-pointer Saturday matched her total from her rookie season.

In 2024, Reese made 3-of-16 3-point attempts, which was just 18.8%. She has gone 3-for-10 at the 3-point line this season.

ANGEL REESE FOR THREE

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Other than the 3-pointer, though, Reese didn't have a very productive afternoon in the 21-point loss. The Sky forward finished under her 11-point game average and well below the 11.7 rebounds she was posting per game before Saturday.

Last season, Reese registered 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game as a rookie.

With the loss to the Mercury on Saturday, the Sky fell to 3-9 this season. Chicago has lost five of its last six games.

The Mercury are heading in the opposite direction. Phoenix has won five consecutive contests and improved to 11-4 on Saturday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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