CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Angel Reese PUSHED Her Own Teammate Before Caitlin Clark’s Flagrant — What the Footage EXPOSES Is UNREAL

“LEAKED FOOTAGE” sparks outrage: Was Caitlin Clark unfairly blamed? Did Angel Reese CROSS THE LINE before the whistle ever blew? Fans are demanding answers after a viral moment caught her pushing her own teammate, Natasha Howard — and then playing victim seconds later.

 

A newly surfaced video clip from a recent WNBA showdown has set social media ablaze, and this time, it isn’t just about Caitlin Clark — it’s about what Angel Reese did before the flagrant foul ever happened.

In a moment that’s now being endlessly replayed across TikTok, X, and YouTube, Angel Reese was caught shoving her own teammate, Natasha Howard, moments before becoming the supposed victim of a foul by Caitlin Clark. The dramatic sequence has launched a tidal wave of online debate — not just about the play itself, but about the double standards that seem to follow certain players in the league.

“If basketball had a selective memory Hall of Fame, Angel Reese would be the first-ballot inductee with a platinum plaque,” the YouTube narrator declared, sparking laughter — and controversy — in the comment section.

The Push No One Was Talking About… Until Now

The footage begins innocently enough — a scramble for a rebound. Rebecca Allen goes up, Natasha Howard is underneath the basket, and suddenly: Angel Reese charges in and delivers a blatant shove to Howard’s back.

Not a bump. Not incidental contact. A shove.

The kind of move that wouldn’t be out of place in an NFL line of scrimmage.

“She bulldozed through her like a toddler reaching for the last cookie,” the commentator joked, but fans weren’t laughing for long.

Seconds later, Caitlin Clark committed what has now been ruled a flagrant foul — a strategic move to stop a transition play. But by then, Angel Reese had already set the tone with physicality that went entirely unnoticed by the referees.

So why was Clark the one who ended up under the microscope?

Replay Culture or Double Standard?

This isn’t just about basketball. It’s about how narratives are built and who gets scrutinized. Caitlin Clark’s fouls are analyzed frame-by-frame, discussed by every panel on ESPN, and turned into Twitter trends. Meanwhile, Angel Reese’s shove — a far more aggressive and arguably dirtier play — didn’t even warrant a whistle.

“The refs must’ve taken a bathroom break,” the video quipped. “Because they missed a push so obvious it could’ve registered on meteorological equipment.”

This wasn’t an accident. This wasn’t a stumble. It was a calculated play, and the silence surrounding it has reignited a broader conversation in women’s sports: Why are some players treated like villains for every small mistake, while others are handed a free pass for worse?

A Pattern of Behavior?

This moment isn’t in isolation. According to the video, Angel Reese has made a habit of this “out-my-way” style of rebounding — often using her body as a battering ram rather than boxing out traditionally. And to her credit, she hustles. She works. She plays hard. No one’s denying her motor.

But there’s a line between hustle and hostility — and critics say Reese keeps crossing it.

“This wasn’t just competitive spirit,” the voiceover said. “This was demolition derby energy disguised as basketball positioning.”

And the push on Howard wasn’t the only concern. What followed after Caitlin Clark’s foul — the exaggerated reaction, the flop, the angry stare-down — had fans questioning whether Reese is more focused on building her villain brand than winning basketball games.

Emotions Running High

So what really set Angel Reese off?

According to the narrator, it comes down to two things:

It was Caitlin Clark

who fouled her — a player she has a long and complicated history with dating back to college.

Her team was getting embarrassed

by the Indiana Fever on their home court.

“She’s not mad at the foul. She’s mad because she’s losing, and she’s embarrassed.”

The Chicago Sky weren’t just losing — they were getting blown out. And in that moment of frustration, Reese did what many athletes do under pressure: she lashed out.

Unfortunately, it was at her own teammate first.

Caitlin Clark Sees It All

One detail many viewers missed? Clark saw the shove.

As Reese rammed into Howard and moved in for the rebound, Clark pointed at the ref, trying to get their attention before anything else even happened.

So when Clark reached in for a foul moments later — a take foul by the book — Reese’s explosion seemed almost rehearsed. The flop, the glares, the drama. As if she’d been waiting for a reason to unleash.

And social media caught on immediately.

“Angel Reese is out here handing out hits like it’s WWE,” one viewer posted.
“Then acts like she got shot when someone taps her back.”

The Bigger Picture: Selective Enforcement

There’s a growing sentiment among fans that the WNBA has an image problem — or worse, a consistency problem.

Why are some fouls reviewed for five minutes while others are ignored?

Why are some players treated as gritty, while others are labeled dirty?

And why is Caitlin Clark — despite being the league’s biggest draw — constantly walking on eggshells?

“You’ve got to appreciate the selective physics of women’s basketball when Angel Reese is involved,” the video says. “When she pushes, it’s just good old-fashioned spirit. When someone else touches her? It’s a catastrophe.”

Fan Reactions

Comments flooded in across platforms:

“Reese pushed her teammate and no one batted an eye, but Clark gets crucified for a tactical foul?”
“The WNBA better clean up these double standards if they want people to take them seriously.”

“Angel Reese out here fighting ghosts and blaming Clark. This is getting out of hand.”

And while some defended Reese, citing the physical nature of the game, others say it’s not just about gameplay — it’s about perception. And that perception is growing increasingly divisive.

Villain or Victim?

Angel Reese once declared herself the “villain” of women’s basketball. But as one commentator noted, you can’t play the victim and the villain at the same time.

Reese is a star — a force on the court. But if she wants to lead, fans say she’ll need to control her emotions, clean up her play, and stop acting surprised when the heat she dishes out finally comes back around.

And as for Caitlin Clark?

She’s not new to this game. But it’s clear she’s tired of being treated like the problem when others are allowed to push, shove, and perform with impunity.

Final Thoughts

In the end, the footage doesn’t lie. Angel Reese shoved her teammate. Caitlin Clark fouled her. One act was subtle, deliberate, and ignored. The other was loud, visible, and punished. And that, fans say, is exactly the problem.

Until the WNBA enforces the rules evenly — regardless of who’s wearing the jersey — moments like this will continue to define the narrative.

And players like Reese will continue to get away with pushing more than just rebounds — they’ll keep pushing the boundaries of fairness, too.