Reese Ties WNBA Double-Double Record in Dream's Loss to Fire
Angel Reese recorded 16 points and 16 rebounds, tying Alyssa Thomas's single-season record of 28 double-doubles, but the Atlanta Dream fell 101-83 to the Portland Fire. Reese also added six assists and grabbed eight offensive rebounds. She picked up her eighth technical foul of the season, which will result in a one-game suspension unless it is rescinded.
Reese’s 28th double-double matches Alyssa Thomas’s mark, set last season, and came against an expansion Portland team that led wire-to-wire after a 28-18 first quarter. Her eight offensive rebounds and six assists highlighted her all-around production, though the Dream’s 18-point loss overshadowed the milestone. The technical foul, her eighth, triggers an automatic one-game suspension unless the league rescinds it, putting Sunday’s matchup with Minnesota in doubt. Atlanta entered as a 12.5-point favorite but never recovered from Portland’s early surge, with Reese, Rhyne Howard, and Jordin Canada fueling a second-half push that fell short.
Reese’s record-tying feat could shift attention to individual excellence amid team struggles, potentially boosting fan engagement and merchandise interest around the Dream. However, her looming suspension may raise questions about discipline and its effect on playoff positioning. The milestone also highlights the WNBA’s growing statistical depth, possibly influencing how young players value rebounding and versatility. Fans and analysts may debate whether such records carry weight when losses mount, but Reese’s consistency clearly elevates her profile in a league seeking broader visibility.