Angel Reese scores six first-quarter points in WNBA Finals debut

The 2026 DPOY went 3-for-4 from the floor early in Game 1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 29m1 min read

On the board in the 1Q 💪 Reese so far: 6 PTS | 3-4 FGM https://t.co/PW9BvSFzNs Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Angel Reese recorded six points on 3-of-4 shooting in the opening quarter of Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals.

Why it matters: The early interior scoring sets the tone in the series opener for the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year, who previously posted a 30-point outing in September. Reaching the championship series comes six months after a midseason trade reshaped her postseason trajectory.

By the numbers: First-quarter stat line: 6 PTS, 3-4 FGM (75.0% FG).

What to watch: Action continues into the second quarter of Game 1 on NBC and Peacock.

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