Can Anyone Stop Angel Reese? Lynx Face the Ultimate Test
Let’s talk about what might be the most exciting storyline in the WNBA right now: Angel Reese is on a tear , and the question on everyone’s mind is— can the Minnesota Lynx be the ones to finally stop her?
It’s hard not to admire what Reese has been doing lately. After a somewhat underwhelming game against Phoenix back in June, where she pulled down just two rebounds, she’s flipped the switch completely. Since then, she’s ripped through opponents with seven straight games of at least 11 rebounds . That’s not just improvement—that’s domination.
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And now, here come the Lynx, again. Just a few days ago, they saw what this version of Reese looks like up close, and spoiler alert—it wasn’t pretty for them. She poured in 16 points and snatched 17 boards in that July 6th matchup, looking completely unstoppable. Even in the preseason, when she wasn’t even going full throttle, Reese managed to post nine points and eight rebounds in only 19 minutes. That kind of production doesn’t happen by accident—it’s effort, timing, and intensity. She brings it every night.
Now let’s not discredit the Lynx entirely. They’re a solid rebounding team overall, pulling down about 34.1 rebounds per game , which ranks them seventh in the league. They also boast a respectable rebounding percentage. But here’s the thing— they don’t have a single player who can match Reese’s presence on the glass. Napheesa Collier leads their squad with 7.9 rebounds per game, and there’s a significant drop-off after that.
The Lynx’s issue isn’t effort—it’s matchups. They don’t have a physical, relentless rebounder who can truly counter Reese’s energy. She’s not just athletic—she plays with a chip on her shoulder, and ever since that low-point performance, she’s turned into a different player. She’s locked in.
So what happens when they meet again? If you’re hoping for some kind of slowdown in Reese’s production, you’re probably going to be disappointed. The Lynx may be the better all-around team on paper—stats and standings suggest that—but they don’t have an answer for Angel Reese .
The rebounding streak? It’s alive and well. And unless something dramatic changes, don’t expect it to end now.
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