Angel Reese Celebrates Wendell Carter Jr. and Magic's Playoff Upset Over Pistons
WNBA star Angel Reese publicly celebrated Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. following the team's significant 112-101 upset victory against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Although Reese and Carter have not officially confirmed a romantic relationship, they have frequently hinted at being a couple, with Carter previously referring to Reese as 'my girl' and Reese responding with supportive social media posts. During the game, Reese actively engaged on platform X, reposting highlights and using the Magic's viral rallying cry, 'Play the song.' Carter contributed significantly to the win with 17 points on efficient shooting, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals. The article also notes parallel career trajectories for both athletes, highlighting that each was selected seventh overall in their respective drafts by Chicago teams before being traded. Reese was recently traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, while Carter has been with the Magic since 2021. The Magic now lead the series 1-0, with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday night.
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Angel Reese Celebrates Wendell Carter Jr. and Magic's Playoff Upset Over Pistons
WNBA star Angel Reese publicly celebrated Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. following the team's significant 112-101 upset victory against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Although Reese and Carter have not officially confirmed a romantic relationship, they have frequently hinted at being a couple, with Carter previously referring to Reese as 'my girl' and Reese responding with supportive social media posts. During the game, Reese actively engaged on platform X, reposting highlights and using the Magic's viral rallying cry, 'Play the song.' Carter contributed significantly to the win with 17 points on efficient shooting, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals. The article also notes parallel career trajectories for both athletes, highlighting that each was selected seventh overall in their respective drafts by Chicago teams before being traded. Reese was recently traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, while Carter has been with the Magic since 2021. The Magic now lead the series 1-0, with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday night.
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