What happened: Atlanta backed Angel Reese for DPOY, All-Defense and All-WNBA honors. The case pointed to her box-score production during the postseason push.
Why it matters: Reese became the first player in WNBA history to reach 500 rebounds in a single season. She averaged 14 rebounds per game since late July entering the postseason.
By the numbers: 500 rebounds in a single season, first in league history. 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting with 10 rebounds in Thursday's 103-59 win.
What to watch: Award voting closes as the postseason advances. Reese's defensive matchups are the next marker for her case.