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Angel Reese grabbed a career‑high 26 rebounds to break the WNBA single‑game record, while also setting the league’s single‑season rebounding mark at 458 as the Dream beat the Sparks; she added 11 points, 3 assists, and 3 steals, helping Atlanta strengthen its playoff push.
Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream grabbed 26 rebounds to set the WNBA’s single-game rebound record and pushed her season total to 458, the most in league history, finishing with 11 points, 26 rebounds and 3 assists in 38 minutes as the Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71.
Angel Reese set both a single-game and season rebounding record as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Los Angeles Sparks.
Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, part of a record‑setting pace that has her averaging 12.2 boards this season; she contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds as Atlanta beat Caitlin Clark's Fever to move to 11-4 and hold the Eastern Conference's top record.
Five takeaways after Philly's improbable 3-1 comeback: the Sixers flipped the series by finally winning the rebounding battle and controlling possessions, Jaylen Brown's postgame critique added fuel to the fire, Quentin Grimes delivered as the key bench shooter and minutes man, and the win should be celebrated as a sign of toughness and momentum beyond the first round against Boston.
Joel Embiid’s return provided a brief spark, but Philadelphia was routed 128-96 by Boston in Game 4 as the Sixers’ rebounding and execution collapsed. Embiid showed impact early, yet the supporting cast struggled to shoot and contain Boston’s perimeter attack, Tyrese Maxey remained too passive, and Nick Nurse’s rotations—especially at center with Drummond—failed to stem the Celtics’ second-chance onslaught, leaving Philly’s playoff hopes in jeopardy.
Mitchell Robinson grabbed a career-high 22 rebounds (9 offensive) in 31 minutes, his first 30-minute game of the season, lifting the Knicks to a 101-92 win over the Pacers in Indianapolis. The performance underscores New York's load-management approach paying off as Robinson's increased minutes raise expectations ahead of the playoffs.
In his third NBA game, Juju Reese had 18 points and a career-high 20 rebounds for the Wizards in a 122-112 loss to the Jazz, leading NBA rookies in rebounds this season and earning praise from coach Brian Keefe and teammates for his hustle.
Giannis Antetokounmpo became the Milwaukee Bucks' all-time leader in rebounds, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and now holds the franchise records in points, rebounds, and assists. He joins Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan as one of four players in NBA history to lead a franchise in all three categories. Antetokounmpo also holds the franchise records for games played, blocks, and triple-doubles, but is still chasing the franchise record for made 3-pointers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP of the Milwaukee Bucks, surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the team's all-time rebounds leader during a victory over the Houston Rockets. Antetokounmpo finished the game with 26 points and 17 rebounds, securing the game ball to commemorate the achievement. He now holds numerous franchise records and aims to continue playing at a high level.
Tennessee defeats NC State 79-70 in a closely contested game. The Volunteers pulled away in the final minutes, capitalizing on a scoring drought by NC State. Rebounding was a key factor, with Tennessee leading by 9. Despite holding Tennessee's leading scorers to low points, the Volunteers got exceptional performances from unexpected players. Kam Woods made a strong debut for NC State, while DJ Horne and DJ Burns stood out for the team.
The NBA has erased one of the rebounds credited to Bam Adebayo in the Miami Heat's win over the Los Angeles Lakers, denying him a rare 20-rebound triple-double. Adebayo's final stat line now stands at 22 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists, still a triple-double but not of the 20-rebound variety.
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $217 million, including $195 million in new money. Sabonis, who earned All-NBA honors last season, led the league in rebounds and double-doubles, helping the Kings reach the playoffs for the first time since 2006.