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Angel Reese’s Perfect 9-for-9 Night Fuels Dream’s Scoring Record and Playoff Push

A flawless 9-for-9 game plus a new single-season offensive-rebound mark signaled an efficiency surge that helped send Atlanta into the postseason.

Aug 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) celebrates after with guard Allisha Gray (15) and guard Jordin Canada (3) in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • On Thursday night in Los Angeles, Reese went 9-for-9 from the field with 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Dream beat the Sparks 124-88 and set a franchise scoring record.
  • Per Atlanta Dream PR, Reese reached 173 offensive rebounds for the season, breaking her own WNBA single-season record and extending her reputation as the league’s top offensive rebounder.
  • League data reported Reese became the third player in WNBA history to post a 20-point double-double while shooting 100% from the field, and the game gave her a WNBA-leading 25th double-double of the season.
  • Hours later in Phoenix, Reese scored a career-high 31 points with 14 rebounds in a 99-89 road win that clinched a playoff berth for Atlanta and moved the Dream into the upper portion of the East standings.
  • The run of games shows a marked turnaround in Reese’s finishing and playmaking, a trend that raises Atlanta’s ceiling for seeding and creates a clear thing to watch during the final regular-season games: whether her efficiency and rebounding pace hold in the postseason.