Atlanta Takes on New York Following Reese's 23-Point Showing
Angel Reese had 23 points and 10 rebounds for her 31st double-double as Atlanta moved within a half-game of third place.
- Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese set a WNBA single-season rebounding record on Saturday, leading the Dream to a 106-81 victory over the Chicago Sky with 23 points and 10 rebounds for her 31st double-double.
- Reese joined the Dream via an offseason trade from the Sky, with Atlanta sending first-round picks to Chicago; the deal aimed to replace her with Rickea Jackson, though Jackson tore her ACL early this season.
- With 505 rebounds compiled this season, Reese became the first WNBA player to reach the 500-rebound milestone in a single season. The Dream shot 53% from the field, while rookie Isobel Borlase added 18 points.
- Improving to 28-14, the Dream hold fourth place in the WNBA standings, moving a half-game ahead of the Indiana Fever. The top four teams earn home-court advantage for playoffs beginning September 27.
- Dream coach Karl Smesko believes Reese is a Defensive Player of the Year contender, citing advanced metrics that favor her defensive impact. Reese also remains in contention for her first All-WNBA selection.
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Angel Reese Boldly Reacted to Historic Game in Dream Win
The Atlanta Dream may be the hottest team in the WNBA right now, continuing to dominate on the court.In their latest display, the Dream blew out the Chicago Sky 106-81 behind a 55-34 second-half run. As usual, Atlanta forward Angel Reese was the star of the game. Reese posted 23 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, […]
"499 missed layups", "Hall of Fame get her spot ready!!" - WNBA Fans Divided Over Angel Reese Recording 500 Rebounds In Single Season
Angel Reese created history on Saturday, becoming the first WNBA player to record 500 rebounds in a single season. She reached the milestone during the Atlanta Dream's 106-81 win over the Chicago Sky.
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torontotelegraph.comAngel Reese sets league rebounding record as Dream drub Sky
Angel Reese posted 23 points and 10 rebounds -- adding to her WNBA record with her 31st double-double of the season -- as the host Atlanta Dream tuned up for the playoffs by pulling away to rout the Chicago Sky 106-81. In the first half, Reese grabbed her 500th rebound, setting another WNBA single-season record.
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