Angel Reese’s Meltdown Overshadowed by Rhyne Howard’s Breakout Performance

What was meant to be Angel Reese’s redemption game turned into a nightmare—while Rhyne Howard shined in her brightest moment yet.

In a stunning 87–65 blowout, the Atlanta Dream dismantled the Chicago Sky. Howard dominated with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 threes, making it clear: she’s a rising WNBA star. Her performance was cool, calculated, and commanding.

Meanwhile, Reese struggled: 7 points, 6 boards, 5 fouls—and an emotional unraveling that played out in real-time. Isolated on the bench, visibly frustrated, and slamming a towel during timeouts, she looked anything but composed.

Postgame, Reese didn’t hold back:
“Y’all wanna blame me? Cool. But I ain’t out there alone.”

Social media exploded. Hashtags like #HowardCooked and #SkyMeltdown trended. Critics pointed to her lack of accountability, while supporters defended her fire.

“She’s 22. She’s learning. Let her be mad,” one WNBA vet tweeted.

Still, insiders warn the Sky’s chemistry is cracking—and the Reese brand is taking hits.
Because in a league built on composure and teamwork, emotion without results gets old—fast.