Overview
- Atlanta beat Chicago 87-78 in a preseason game in Chicago on Wednesday, as Angel Reese logged 8 points in 13 minutes in her first outing for the Dream.
- During a first-timeout tribute, the Sky played a highlight reel with a “Thank you” message that drew a standing ovation at Wintrust Arena.
- Reese also grabbed seven rebounds with two assists and three steals, contributing in a brief run as Atlanta controlled the game from the opening quarter.
- On the bench, she pulled aside rookie Madina Okot and urged her to play hard every trip, telling the young center she is “special.”
- The trade that sent Reese to Atlanta was completed April 6, with Chicago receiving first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 and sending 2028 second-round swap rights.