Angel Reese finishes physical play in WNBA Semifinal opener

The Atlanta forward logged a steal and an offensive board.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 40m1 min read

Angel Reese going to work for the @AtlantaDream 😤 The steal. The rebound. The bucket through contact. Atlanta battling Via @NBA on X

What happened: Following a defensive stop, the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year scored through contact against New York during the ABC broadcast. The sequence unfolded during Game 1 of the best-of-five series.

Why it matters: Establishing an interior advantage is critical in this Eastern Conference clash. Reese received her DPOY trophy in a pregame ceremony before the home crowd, cementing her role as a defensive anchor for the matchup.

What to watch: The postseason series continues as both sides vie for a spot in the WNBA Finals.

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@NBA 2026-10-04T18:46:01.051638+00:00

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