Overview
- Atlanta edged Minnesota 91-90 on Saturday in Minneapolis after Te-Hina Paopao hit a go-ahead jumper with 12 seconds left and Angel Reese blocked Emese Hof at the buzzer, with Allisha Gray scoring a game-high 24.
- Reese’s first game with the Dream produced 11 points and 14 rebounds, and the team said she reached 50 career double-doubles in 65 games, the fastest mark in WNBA history.
- Fans voiced frustration that Reese’s much-anticipated debut lacked a national TV slot, noting the game aired on local channels or streaming rather than a broader broadcast window.
- Atlanta acquired Reese from Chicago on April 6 for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 plus 2028 swap rights, and coach Karl Smesko said her integration will be a season-long process.
- Minnesota played without All-Star Napheesa Collier following ankle surgery, and No. 2 pick Olivia Miles delivered 21 points and eight assists in an impressive rookie debut.