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Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream conclude WNBA Finals series

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2026-10-26 18:41 UTC → 2026-11-04 05:24 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Angel Reese ~~leads~~ and Atlanta Dream ~~toward~~ conclude WNBA Finals series

Following her trade from the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese has become the focal point of the Atlanta Dream. Her impact is highlighted by her league-leading rebounding and a record-breaking number of career double-doubles. Reese’s tenure has been marked by both high-profile accolades and controversy, including a viral taunt toward the Indiana Fever and a post-game handshake snub of Flau’jae Johnson. In August 2026, Reese reached historic milestones, setting a new WNBA single-season record with her 29th double-double on August 31. She later recorded her 30th double-double on September 18. During this period, she also led the Dream to victories over the Las Vegas Aces and the Los Angeles Sparks. Following the Dream’s semifinal sweep of the New York Liberty, Reese was named the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player in franchise history to receive the honor. She also earned a spot on the WNBA All-Defensive First Team. As the Dream prepared for the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, the team secured State Farm Arena to host Games 3 and 4 after resolving scheduling conflicts. ~~To accommodate the larger venue, the WNBA and Atlanta Hawks adjusted schedules to avoid concert and NBA opener conflicts.~~ Following the success of these games, the league announced that Game 6 would also be held at State Farm ~~Arena, requiring a massive same-day court changeover involving approximately 2,500 staff members. Amidst~~ Arena. The series concluded with the Golden State Valkyries defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7, preventing the Dream from securing their first championship ~~preparations,~~ after they had previously held a 2-1 series lead. In the final game, Reese ~~faced social media scrutiny following~~ recorded eight points and 12 rebounds. During the ~~resurfacing of~~ series, she became the youngest player to record 30+ points and 15+ rebounds in a ~~September video at an Atlanta club, which critics used~~ Finals game and the first player to ~~suggest~~ record a ~~lack~~ double-double in each of ~~focus. Despite the distraction, Reese has maintained~~ her ~~focus~~ first three career Finals games. Reflecting on the ~~upcoming series.~~ loss, Reese described the experience as “delayed, not denied.”

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