Angel Reese prepares for career-first WNBA Finals appearance in Game 1

The 2026 Defensive Player of the Year tips off at 3:30 p.m.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Angel Reese gearing up for her first-ever WNBA Finals game 💪 (via @WNBA) https://t.co/1R5PZ3xsKD Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Angel Reese is set to make her WNBA Finals debut as the 2026 championship series opens with Game 1 on Saturday.

Why it matters: The 2026 Defensive Player of the Year targets Atlanta's first championship six months after arriving via a trade from Chicago.

What to watch: Game 1 tips off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

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