In the galaxy of women’s basketball, the rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark is a saga worthy of its own epic. From fiery NCAA tournament showdowns to the glamorous courts of the WNBA, these two have been like oil and water—or maybe more like fire and gasoline. But in a plot twist that would make even the most seasoned screenwriter blush, these fierce competitors found themselves on the same side during Saturday night’s WNBA All-Star Game.
Team WNBA, armed with this dynamic duo, staged an electrifying upset over Team USA. Reese dazzled with a double-double performance, while Clark, typically a scoring machine, morphed into a pass-first maestro, dishing out 10 assists and serving Reese’s 12 points on a silver platter. Clark’s modest four-point tally was clearly just a side note in her playmaking masterclass.
Mid-game, Reese couldn’t help but gush about her new favorite backcourt buddy during a chat with the broadcast team. “It’s so cool. I know when she gets the ball, I’m sprinting because I know she’s gonna throw it,” Reese said, flashing a grin. “She’s been amazing to play with. The future? We’re gonna be running this court together a lot. Fingers crossed, in four years, we’ll be draped in Olympic gold.”
Both Reese and Clark are neck-and-neck in the race for WNBA Rookie of the Year, a rivalry that has every fan on the edge of their seat. But if this All-Star Game is any indication, this won’t be the last time we see these two sharing the spotlight. With perennial All-Star status on the horizon and Olympic dreams just a few years away, Reese and Clark’s on-court chemistry might just become the stuff of legend.