Angel Reese and the Rose Basketball Club suffered a 79-73 loss against the Vinyl Basketball Club on the opening day of the 2025 Unrivaled league at the MediaPro Center in Miami on Friday. Reese was part of the three-player starting lineup alongside Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper.
Reese's immense potential in the Unrivaled league was evident as she showcased her ability to excel in open space, run the floor seamlessly from end to end and dominate in isolation plays.
In her Unrivaled debut, Angel Reese delivered a solid performance, scoring 10 points on 3 of 7 shooting from the field and a perfect 2 of 2 from the free throw line. The star forward showcased her dominance on the boards, pulling down 14 rebounds, including two on the offensive end. She also contributed four assists but recorded five turnovers in an otherwise impactful outing.
Angel Reese through 4 quarters
Reese wasted no time making her presence felt, quickly getting into rhythm. The Chicago Sky star opened Rose BC’s scoring with an easy layup off a perfectly timed assist from Chelsea Gray.
The former LSU standout showcased her dominance early, excelling on both ends of the court. Reese delivered a standout first-quarter performance, scoring eight points on a perfect 2 of 2 shooting from the field and 2 of 2 from the free throw line. She also pulled down three defensive rebounds, setting the tone for her team on the boards.
After a dominant first-quarter performance, Angel Reese had a quieter second quarter. The one-time WNBA All-Star attempted just one shot during the period, which she was unable to convert.
Despite not adding to her scoring tally, Reese continued to make her presence felt in other areas. She grabbed three more rebounds and dished out two assists, showcasing her all-around impact on the game.
By halftime, Reese had recorded eight points on 2 of 3 shooting from the field and a perfect 2 of 2 from the free throw line. She also tallied six rebounds and two assists, underlining her contributions beyond scoring.
The Chicago Sky forward maintained her dominance on the boards after halftime, securing a double-double in the third quarter. The rising star pulled down five rebounds in the penultimate period and added two points to her total.
While she converted just one of her four shot attempts in the quarter, she also contributed two additional assists, further highlighting her versatility.
Reese had a quiet fourth quarter and was eventually benched late in the game as Rose BC prioritized players capable of scoring at all three levels while trying to overcome a significant deficit.