Angel Reese Misses Four Shots in 11 Seconds, Internet Erupts in Laughter

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has gone viral for all the wrong reasons after a jaw-dropping moment during her team’s Thursday night game against the New York Liberty.

Reese, a rising WNBA star known for her dominance on the boards, found herself in an awkward 11-second sequence that’s now making the rounds on social media. In the first quarter, Reese missed four consecutive shot attempts—yes, four—while grabbing the rebound each time. Though it padded her rebound stats, the clip instantly became comedy gold online.

The Sky were hoping to bounce back from a brutal season-opening 93–58 loss to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. But instead, they suffered another blowout, falling 99–74 to the Liberty. The team shot just 36.2% from the field in another rough night all around.

Social Media Reacts: “Send This to America’s Funniest Home Videos”

It didn’t take long for fans to pounce on the viral moment. Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok lit up with memes, sarcastic praise, and plenty of trolling:

“Submitting this to America’s Funniest Home Videos ASAP,” one user joked.

“She needs asterisks next to her double-double stats. This is heinous,” wrote another.

“Just give her the MVP already,” someone quipped.

“Does 3 travelings equal 1 traveling in the WNBA? Lol.”

“Smash the over on rebounds 😂 easy money.”

Some fans even suggested WNBA stat-keepers should reconsider how rebounds are awarded in moments like these.People Are Laughing at Angel Reese for Threatening WNBA & Cathy Engelbert - EssentiallySports

Still a Rebounding Machine

Despite the online roasting, Reese remains a top-tier rebounder. Last season, she briefly held the WNBA single-season rebound record with 446 before an injury sidelined her. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson eventually surpassed her, finishing with 451.

This season, Reese already has 29 rebounds through two games, continuing her dominance in the paint—even if it’s come with a few viral misfires.

Sky’s Road Ahead

The Chicago Sky now sit at 0-2 and will try to avoid an 0-3 start when they face the Los Angeles Sparks (1-2) on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. The Sparks are currently on a three-game homestand and will first play the Golden State Valkyries on Friday.

For Angel Reese, the best way to quiet the noise? A big bounce-back game—and a few fewer missed layups.