Angel Reese shocked everyone by hitting a three-pointer in the Chicago Sky’s game against the Phoenix Mercury. Known for her inside game, this rare moment left fans wondering: Could this change how we view her playing style? What does this surprising shot say about her future on the court? Find out more! 👇👇

 

Stop The Presses: Angel Reese Actually Hit A Three!

Hold onto your hats, folks—Angel Reese just made basketball history in a way no one saw coming. On Saturday afternoon, during the Chicago Sky’s matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, Reese—known for her dominance in the paint and, let’s be honest, for collecting mebounds—shocked everyone by sinking a three-pointer.

Yes, you read that right. Angel Reese, the player who’s made a name for herself with her relentless rebounding and inside play, took the unthinkable shot and actually made it. It was a moment so improbable, you could hear jaws dropping across the Windy City.

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A Desperate Move with a Big Payoff

The Sky were down by a whopping 22 points, and like any player in a desperate situation, Reese decided to go for broke. But instead of the usual power moves around the basket or grabbing yet another rebound, Reese did something that made absolutely no sense: she shot a three.

Let’s put this into perspective. Reese’s career three-point shooting percentage has barely been above .200, and let’s not even get started on her struggles to make close-range shots when she’s only four feet from the basket (we’re looking at you, mebounds). So, for her to step beyond the arc was, in basketball terms, a bold decision.

 

Divine Intervention?

Somehow, Reese managed to sink the shot like a seasoned sharpshooter. The ball sailed through the air and swished through the net, leaving fans, commentators, and even her teammates stunned in disbelief. Was it a fluke? A stroke of luck? Or perhaps divine intervention? Whatever the cause, this moment is now forever etched in basketball history.

 

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The Scoreboard and the Bigger Picture

Unfortunately, Reese’s three-pointer didn’t change the outcome of the game. The Sky went on to lose 107-86 against the Phoenix Mercury, with the shot being just a brief flicker of hope in what was otherwise a brutal game. But the loss aside, the shot should still be remembered—because moments like these in basketball are rare.

This miraculous three-pointer would’ve probably warranted a special Sport Science episode if ESPN still had the same level of enthusiasm for sports that it did back in the day. It was a moment so out of character for Reese that it could have made an entire segment dedicated to the science behind why this was so improbable.

 

A Historic Day

While the game didn’t go the Sky’s way, we should take a moment to mark this day as something special. It’s not every day that Angel Reese hits a three-pointer. Sure, she’s known for her incredible rebounding skills and inside play, but let’s not forget this milestone as she adds another rare achievement to her already impressive basketball career.

So, let’s all give credit where credit’s due—Angel Reese, you made a three-pointer. And for that, you’ve earned a place in basketball history.