Angel Reese two-way play powers Dream playoff push

Atlanta eyes first Finals since 2013

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

A defensive menace and an offensive nightmare 🥶 Angel Reese was born for the big stage. She's been doing a little bit o Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Atlanta leaned on Angel Reese on both ends during the 2026 WNBA playoffs. She supplied scoring, rebounding and defensive disruption across the run.

Why it matters: The stretch run lifted Atlanta toward its first Finals trip since 2013. Angel Reese's DPOY form stabilized the interior as the stakes rose.

What to watch: The Finals matchup with the Valkyries will test whether Reese can sustain that interior control.

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