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Atlanta Dream Force Turnovers to Defeat Liberty 92-82 in Semifinals
sports3 days ago

Atlanta Dream Force Turnovers to Defeat Liberty 92-82 in Semifinals

The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 92-82 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, leveraging a transition-heavy style and superior defense to force 19 turnovers. Despite playing without star guard Allisha Gray for most of the game due to a hand injury, Atlanta’s aggressive defense, led by Angel Reese and Jordin Canada, neutralized New York’s size advantage. The victory gives Atlanta a 1-0 series lead and keeps them alive in their pursuit of a Finals appearance, while the Liberty must address their ball-handling issues in Game 2.

via Defector|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#new-york-liberty
Angel Reese Claims First WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for Atlanta Dream
sports8 days ago

Angel Reese Claims First WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for Atlanta Dream

Angel Reese has been named the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Atlanta Dream player and first Eastern Conference winner since 2013 to receive the honor. She secured 46 of 74 votes, defeating Gabby Williams and A'ja Wilson. The award follows a season where Reese set career highs in scoring and steals while leading the league in defensive win shares and setting new single-season records for total rebounds and double-doubles.

via Bleacher Report|
#2026-season#angel-reese#atlanta-dream
Reese Becomes First WNBA Player to Reach 500 Rebounds in a Season
sports19 days ago

Reese Becomes First WNBA Player to Reach 500 Rebounds in a Season

Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream became the first player in WNBA history to reach 500 rebounds in a single season, doing so in the first half of a win over the Chicago Sky. She already owns the league’s single-season rebounding record and is averaging 16.5 points and 12.4 rebounds per game over 40 appearances as Atlanta pushes toward the playoffs.

via Bleacher Report|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#rebounding
Angel Reese’s Defensive Masterclass Makes the DPOY Case
wnba23 days ago

Angel Reese’s Defensive Masterclass Makes the DPOY Case

Noa Dalzell argues that Angel Reese should win the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, citing eye-test impact and standout defensive metrics (best defensive rating differential at -15.1, top opponent-efficiency differentials, league-leading opponent turnover differential at +3.2%, fourth-highest defensive Win Shares with 2.88, and 12.4 rebounds per game) that correlate Reese’s presence with a marked drop in opponents’ efficiency. The piece also notes the Dream’s defense ranks among the league’s best and discusses other DPOY contenders like Gabby Williams, Kiah Stokes, and A’ja Wilson, while stressing team defense as a factor in the award.”,

via SB Nation|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#defense-analytics
Reese Sets Rebound Records as Dream Top Sparks in 78-71 Win
sports1 month ago

Reese Sets Rebound Records as Dream Top Sparks in 78-71 Win

Angel Reese set a WNBA single-game rebound record with 26 boards and, four days later, pushed the season total rebounds mark to 458 as the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71. The win improves Atlanta to 25-13 and keeps them No. 4 in the playoff standings, a half-game behind the Aces for No. 3. Reese had previously become the first player with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals without missing a shot. Atlanta next faces Connecticut before a three-week World Cup break.

via Bleacher Report|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#los-angeles-sparks
Reese shatters two WNBA rebounding records in Dream win
sports1 month ago

Reese shatters two WNBA rebounding records in Dream win

Angel Reese pulled down a WNBA-record 26 rebounds and added 11 points to register a 27th double-double as the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71. Her 26 boards broke Chamique Holdsclaw’s 2003 mark, and she entered the season rebounding total with 458, seven more than A’ja Wilson’s 2024 pace. The performance capped a 4-0 West Coast trip for Atlanta and underscored Reese's ongoing dominance on the glass.

via The Guardian|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#rebounding
Reese Calls Out Toy Thrown on Court During Dream's Blowout Win
sports1 month ago

Reese Calls Out Toy Thrown on Court During Dream's Blowout Win

During the Atlanta Dream's 124-88 rout of the Los Angeles Sparks, Angel Reese pointed out the person who tossed a neon-green sex toy onto the court, shouting “Right there! Get him!” while delivering a 9-for-9 shooting night (20 points) with 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals as the Dream set a franchise scoring record. The moment followed a string of similar on-court toy incidents at WNBA games.

via New York Post|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#los-angeles-sparks
Sex toy on court rekindles WNBA drama as Angel Reese reacts
sports1 month ago

Sex toy on court rekindles WNBA drama as Angel Reese reacts

During the Dream–Sparks game in Los Angeles, a sex toy was hurled onto the court in the third quarter, and Angel Reese quickly called out the incident; the moment echoes last summer’s wave of toy-throwing across WNBA games that led to two arrests and drew broad attention, highlighting ongoing tensions over rivalry, star power, and league governance.

via Fox News|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#los-angeles-sparks
Dream blames league as WNBA security asks fans to cover shirts at Atlanta game
sports1 month ago

Dream blames league as WNBA security asks fans to cover shirts at Atlanta game

At a Fever–Dream game in Atlanta, WNBA security reportedly asked several fans to cover their shirts — including XX-XY Athletics gear and a pro-transgender shirt — a move the Atlanta Dream said it was not involved in and that fell short of league standards; the league apologized, saying it should not have happened, but no individual responsible has been named.

via Fox News|
#atlanta-dream#fever#security-incident