Dream back Angel Reese for DPOY, All-Defense nod

First to 500 rebounds in a single season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read

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Top two, and she's not two 🙂‍↔️ Check the box score. Angel Reese for DPOY, All-Defense, and All-WNBA 🅰️ https://t.co/ui

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.

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@AtlantaDream Sep 21, 3:37 PM ET

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