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WNBA·PREVIEW·October 31, 2026 11:53 AM ET

Angel Reese chases dual 2026 titles entering WNBA Finals Game 7

She won FIBA World Cup gold with the U.S. in Berlin.

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What happened: Angel Reese enters Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday with a chance to capture two major championships in 2026. The forward previously competed for the United States at the Women's World Cup in Berlin, where the Americans claimed gold in September. Atlanta forced the deciding game against Golden State after tying the series 3-3.

Why it matters: Securing both a FIBA World Cup gold medal and a WNBA title in the same calendar year represents an elite milestone in women's basketball. Reese has anchored Atlanta's frontcourt throughout the postseason, having also earned 2026 Defensive Player of the Year honors. A Game 7 victory would cement one of the most decorated single-season campaigns in league history.

By the numbers: Reese holds the WNBA Finals record with 78 rebounds through six games, surpassing Sylvia Fowles' previous mark of 75 set in 2017.

What to watch: Game 7 tips off Saturday at 8:00 PM ET at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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