Flau’jae Johnson and Angel Reese took over the internet after the Seattle Storm beat the Atlanta Dream 105-90 on Saturday night. More than the outcome, it was their cold embrace during the postgame pleasantries that caught fans’ attention. However, the Storm guard seemingly clarified all doubts with her Instagram post.
Together, Johnson and Reese took the LSU Tigers to the 2023 NCAA championship and have maintained a good relationship off the court. So, the postgame interaction led fans to speculate about why the two might have had a fallout. However, all that seemed to be just half a picture, as the two shared a high-five before the game tipped off.
Johnson reshared the Instagram clip on her story.
The Dream lost 105-90, and the 2026 WNBA draft’s No. 8 pick won the first pro matchup with her former teammate, even in individual numbers. Johnson led the Storm’s offense with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
Reese, on the other hand, scored 17 points and nine rebounds, shooting 4-for-10. Rhyne Howard, who leads the team in scoring, led Atlanta with 27 points.
Flau’jae Johnson steps up against Angel Reese and Co.
Flau’jae Johnson led the Storm (5-15) by dropping a career-high 28 points in a 99-88 win over the New York Liberty on Friday. She is making a strong case for Rookie of the Year honors on a struggling team. The two consecutive wins came after a dreary 11-game losing streak.
However, the Storm have a talented young core with Awa Fam, Dominique Malonga and Johnson. With time and development, they might become the team’s biggest assets.
Meanwhile, the Dream (12-7) have lost back-to-back games after a dreamy start to the season. Reese has added perfectly to the team’s offensive powers with her work in the paint.
Jordin Canada has facilitated the Dream offense this season, while Rhyne Howard has taken up scoring duties. They will next visit the Washington Mystics (8-9), who are also coming off consecutive losses.
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