Angel Reese nearly dropped the most insane, highlight-reel assist of the WNBA Finals in Game 3 last night, and the fact Rhyne Howard couldn’t finish it is absolutely gutting. What could have been a legendary moment for the Atlanta Dream had State Farm Arena buzzing, and honestly, we’ll be thinking about it for a while.
The Play That Almost Broke the Internet
You had to see it to believe it, even if it didn’t count. Reese caught an outlet pass that was thrown a little over her head, but she somehow reeled it in, saved it from going out of bounds, and then, without even looking, whipped an over-the-head pass to a cutting Howard. Howard got fouled on the play, which is good, but man, if she had converted that bucket? The energy at State Farm Arena, already off the charts for the Atlanta Dream versus Golden State Valkyries in this epic Game 3, would have absolutely exploded. Reese just smiled after the near-assist, knowing exactly what she had just pulled off. It was pure magic, almost.
Reese and Howard Light Up Game 3
Even without the epic highlight, both Reese and Howard played their hearts out. Reese was truly lights out, putting up a monster 21 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and three steals. She was everywhere. And Howard? She had her best game of the entire series, dropping 16 points on 4-of-9 field goal shooting, plus an impressive 7-for-10 from the free-throw line. She added three rebounds, four assists, five steals, and even a block. Imagine those numbers *with* that Reese assist converted. It really makes you wonder what could have been!
The WNBA Finals are in full swing, and if Game 3 was any indication, we’re in for more jaw-dropping basketball. This near-historic play from Reese will stick with us, a tantalizing glimpse of basketball artistry, and we can’t wait to see what these teams bring next.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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