Angel Reese Sets WNBA Double-Double Record in Dream Win
Angel Reese recorded her 29th double-double of the season, setting a new WNBA single-season record, as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Minnesota Lynx 89-81. Reese finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Allisha Gray added 23 points and 11 rebounds. The win moved the Dream to 26-14 and dropped the Lynx to 31-9, with both teams already clinched playoff spots.
Reese's milestone came in a game where three Dream starters recorded double-doubles, with Allisha Gray contributing 23 points and 11 rebounds and Jordin Canada posting 16 points and 10 assists. The victory was Atlanta's second consecutive win over a top-tier opponent, though the team committed 18 turnovers in the process.
The win lifted Atlanta to 26-14 and the No. 4 seed, while Minnesota dropped to 31-9 after losing consecutive games for only the second time this season. Olivia Miles led the Lynx with 21 points, and both Rhyne Howard and Miles reached individual milestones during the contest. Both teams had already secured playoff berths before tipoff.
Reese's record-breaking season may elevate the profile of the WNBA's rebounding and interior play, which often receives less attention than perimeter scoring. Her consistent production could inspire younger players, particularly girls, to embrace physical, two-way basketball. The milestone also reinforces the league's growing competitiveness, as records fall amid rising talent levels, potentially expanding fan engagement and media coverage of women's sports.