Angel Reese embraces Atlanta’s electric energy as fans erupt around her

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Angel Reese embraced an electric reception from Atlanta fans during Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the New York Liberty. The newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year fed off the crowd as supporters stood, roared and waved towels throughout State Farm Arena. Reese’s arrival has brought new energy and a powerful defensive identity to the Dream, who opened the series with a 92-82 victory.

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00:01For years, conversations about Pac-W NBA arenas have often centered on Kaitlyn Clark.

00:06But during the semifinals in Atlanta, this crowd was on its feet for a completely different star.

00:12Newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese embraced the ovation as fans roared and

00:16waved towels throughout State Farm Arena. In her first season with a dream, Reese has brought a

00:22new defensive identity and fresh energy to the city. Atlanta carried that energy into a 92-82

00:27game one victory over the New York Liberty. As the noise grew around her,

00:31Reese embraced every second and showed just how fully Atlanta has rallied behind its new star.

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