The Atlanta Dream snagged a 93-91 victory over the Chicago Sky on Sunday, but let’s be real, nobody’s talking about the win. The whole thing got completely overshadowed by a terrifying injury to their three-time WNBA All-Star center, Angel Reese, in the fourth quarter. It was one of those moments that makes your stomach drop, and honestly, the video floating around on X? It just makes it worse.
That Slo-Mo Clip Is Brutal, Y’all
The play itself looked innocuous enough at first, a jump stop right under the basket. But then you see the slo-mo, and it’s just *gnarly*. Reese’s knee buckled hard, sending a collective gasp through anyone watching. She had to exit the game immediately, and if you’ve ever seen an injury like that, you know it’s never a good sign. Fans jumped right into the comments section of ESPNW’s post, and the concern is absolutely pouring out. It’s not just a little bump or bruise, this looked serious from the jump.
Fans Are Scared It’s a Hyperextension and a Long Absence
The vibe in the comments is pure worry. People who’ve been through similar injuries are sharing their pain, knowing exactly how bad that kind of buckling can be. “Her knee buckled, doesn’t look good,” one fan wrote, “And these comments suck. What the hell is wrong with people.” Another reaction honed in on the specific fear, saying, “Hypertension of the right knee hopefully it didn’t do much damage.” Someone else added, “Ouch her knee buckled, I have had that happen. It hurts like hell, and when you are moving fast even more.” The consensus? This looks like a hyperextension, and if that’s the case, we could be looking at a long time without Reese on the court. “Look at her knee! Yikes! That looks painful 😳,” another fan exclaimed. You can feel the collective cringe.
What This Means for the Dream’s Three-Game Streak
Before the injury, Reese played 20 minutes, finishing with eight points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. She struggled from the field though, shooting 3 of 13. Luckily, Allisha Gray absolutely stepped up, dropping 29 points, six rebounds, and three assists to seal that close 93-91 win. Azura Stevens led the Sky with 20 points and nine rebounds, but it wasn’t enough. The Dream are on a three-game winning streak right now, and the team needs their stars. They don’t play again until July 29 against the Dallas Wings. That’s a good chunk of time, so let’s hope it gives Reese enough recovery time for good news. But for now, her availability is a huge question mark for the Dream’ as they try to keep that streak alive. Fingers crossed we see her back on the court soon!
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