Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark have emerged as a captivating subplot of the women’s FIBA World Cup, showcasing their thriving relationship on the court during the USA's impressive 108-56 victory over Hungary in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Their growing chemistry was evident in the game, highlighted by a clever pick-and-roll that ended with a layup from Reese. Clark reciprocated later by assisting Reese on a fast break. Reese expressed her joy, stating, "She’s got it for me a lot of times so it’s probably finally due for me to get one to her and she easily finished it."

Key performances included:

• Napheesa Collier leading with 19 points
• Clark contributing 10 points and nine assists
• Reese adding six rebounds and nine points

As the USA aims for a fifth consecutive World Cup title, they prepare to face either Spain or Australia in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Despite their intense competitiveness, Clark and Reese have bonded well, dismissing divisive narratives on social media about their relationship. Clark remarked, "There’s definitely no stopping that and they’re always going to be there. I think for ourselves, like I said, it’s easy for us to just come in here and compete."

Reese also praised their synergy, saying, "We know each other’s game like the back of each other’s hand."

A humorous moment recalled by Clark involved Reese pulling her back just before she stepped onto the court prematurely during a match against China.

Looking ahead, the duo will soon face off in the WNBA playoffs, with Reese’s Atlanta Dream and Clark’s Indiana Fever both holding 26-14 records, potentially setting the stage for an exciting first-round matchup.