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Reese Leads Atlanta Rally to 82-80 Win as Her Physical Play and Moments Draw Scrutiny

The result highlights Atlanta’s fourth-quarter resiliency, a late upgraded flagrant on Reese, a postgame photo with Julius Erving.

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May 24, 2026; College Park, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) and guard Rhyne Howard (10), and forward Angel Reese (5) celebrate a three point shot against the Phoenix Mercury during the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
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May 24, 2026; College Park, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) and forward Angel Reese (5) high-five during the game against the Phoenix Mercury during the second quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Mercury 82-80, improving to 4-1 on the season after the May 24 comeback at Gateway Center Arena.
  • Angel Reese posted a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double and finished with four steals, four assists and a block while making a game-sealing steal in the final possession.
  • Officials upgraded a fourth-quarter foul on Reese to a flagrant 1, a play that drew attention to her physical style and contributed to postgame discussion about officiating.
  • Jordin Canada orchestrated the rally with 14 assists and timely drives while Rhyne Howard led Atlanta in scoring, showing the team’s balanced chemistry on offense.
  • Reese’s postgame visibility, including a widely shared photo with Julius Erving and her declaration that the Dream are ‘the number one team,’ has amplified media and fan scrutiny as Atlanta heads into upcoming road games.