Basketball Community Has No Heart for Angel Reese & Co. as Roses Get an Ugly Tag Due to Unrivaled Performance
Rose BC was on a five-game winning streak, and another would propel them to a playoff spot! Star trio Chelsea Gray, Lexie Hull, and Angel Reese surely had the win in sight, but the performance only has come from one. The Chi-Twon Barbie’s performance was a far cry from the dominant 20/20 she had just days ago. So, as Gray solely led the way, you know criticisms were only waiting to flood in.
At half time, Angel Reese had eight points and 10 rebounds in 13 minutes. She shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 0 of 1 from beyond the arc and 0 of 1 from free throw range, while she also committed two turnovers. The 22-year-old failed to add any points in the second half and ended the game with 13 boards. Don’t forget her 4 personal fouls, which got the team in trouble! To save the troubles, captain Chelsea Gray stepped up big time.
She ended the night with 38 points out of the team’s 62 and 8 rebounds. That’s why a fan added, “Poor Chelsea 🥹 she’s really doing all she can and her teammates are just 🥹😭😭😩 #Unrivaled #Rose #Mist.” The point-scoring captain also etched her name in the Unrivaled records.
Previously, it was Collier who established a new Unrivaled single-game scoring record with 38 points. Then, however, the Owls were able to dominate 85-81 and earn their second victory against the Mist. But today, Gray’s efforts just did not translate.
Just last week, as Rose soared to a 72-63 victory against Lunar Owls to snap their 8-0 unbeaten streak, it was a team effort that had landed. Angel Reese would contribute 22 points and 21 rebounds, becoming the first player in Unrivaled to record 20-20 while Gray led the night with 26 points and 5 rebounds.
“We knew that they were 8-0, and no one believed in us outside of that locker room. It was just us. That’s all that matters. … It takes every petal to make the rose. And tonight, it contributed,” Reese had said. Today’s game couldn’t have been a better showing of the results of scattered petals. Lack of support from Angel Reese and Lexie Hull was the theme of the fans’ complaints. “Most disconnected,” they say.
Angel Reese and Rose get a reality check from fans
When Unrivaled tipped off, Rose started poorly with a 1-4 record. As they were stumbling out of the gates, something changed, and the team actually went for a 5-0 run. But the recent loss brought back the early season memories. “This is the most disconnected I have seen RoseBC 😩😤. W– is happening? #unrivaled.”
In the last game, Angel Reese contributed 23 points, 14 rebounds, & 5 assists. They were able to sweep the Phantom with a 71-59 victory. But after the Rose forward’s 8-point run today, even her most glorious moments failed to overshadow. “I love Angel , but i want Nola to bench her . You missing wide open layups . Your head not in the game . The hustle not there . Just sit this one out . #Unrivaled.”
The only other player who was able to contribute major points was Brittaey Sykes. But even her 14 points felt short considering Gray’s record 38 points. “Nobody doing shit but Chelsea, man #unrivaled,” came a comment.
The other two players, apart from Sykes and Angel Reese, were Ariel Atkins and Lexie Hull. But the duo combined for just two points, and that, too, it was from Hull’s 13-minute performance. So, the fans felt that the team lacked the synergy seen in the previous games. “Rose not playing team ball today & they look bad #Unrivaled.”
20 fouls in total, 11 turnovers, and just a 19% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Not what is expected from the team that was on a five-game winning streak. Another netizen highlighted the messy performance. “The Rose are playing so sloppy WTF #Unrivaled.”
The next game for the Roses is the Laces, who are right behind them on the points table. It will be interesting to see which Rose BC team shows up: the team that went for a five-game winning streak or the team we say today who started the season on a 1-4 record.
