Social media users shifted focus back to Caitlin Clark on Wednesday, despite the Indiana Fever’s earlier exit from the postseason. The online buzz intensified after Angel Reese guided the Atlanta Dream to a crucial Game 2 semifinal victory, leaving basketball fans comparing the postseason trajectories of the two standout rookies. Caitlin Clark Will Forever be the Greatest Loser in Modern Sports”: WNBA World Disses Fever Star as Rival Angel Reese Gets One Win Closer to Finals.
Atlanta secured a 101-98 overtime win against the New York Liberty at State Farm Arena to take a 2-0 series lead. The Dream are now just one victory away from securing the franchise’s fourth appearance in the WNBA Finals. Reese was the driving force in the win, delivering a team-high 23 points alongside seven rebounds, two blocks, and a game-best plus-11 box plus-minus.
Instead of focusing solely on Reese’s perfect postseason record, social media platforms erupted with harsh comparisons to Clark, whose playoff win percentage stands at 20 percent. Following the win, Reese maintained her post-game routine by taking to X to mark Atlanta’s 2-0 lead in the semifinals. Reese has been highly effective in the postseason, averaging 17.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks to help the Dream win four consecutive playoff games. However, instead of simply celebrating Reese’s unbeaten playoff record, social media turned the conversation into another comparison with Clark, whose postseason win percentage currently sits at 20%.
This dominant postseason run follows an exceptional regular season for Reese, during which she averaged 16.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. Her defensive efforts also earned her the Defensive Player of the Year award, supported by averages of 1.8 steals and 0.7 blocks. Reese and the Dream now have the opportunity to push for the first-ever championship in franchise history.
