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WNBA·RECAP·September 20, 2026 06:37 PM ET

Angel Reese named Player of the Game

The honor follows a 30-point, 10-rebound game on Thursday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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Aye, man. What else can we say? Another day, another Angel Reese masterpiece and DPOY campaign outing in the books 😮‍💨

What happened: Angel Reese was named the Albert Player of the Game following another dominant performance. The announcement highlighted her ongoing Defensive Player of the Year campaign.

Why it matters: The recognition underscores her significant impact during the WNBA postseason push. Her defensive presence has kept her prominently featured in the WNBA DPOY race.

By the numbers: Reese recorded 30 points and 10 rebounds in a 103-59 victory on Thursday.

What to watch: She will look to maintain her momentum as the postseason continues.

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