McCoughtry credits Reese tenacity in Dream Finals run

First Finals trip since 2013 for Atlanta

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

“She brings a tenacity—a wit." 👏 Former Dream superstar Angel McCoughtry joins The Association to discuss Angel Reese’s Via @NBATV on X

What happened: Former Atlanta star Angel McCoughtry praised Angel Reese for bringing tenacity in her first season in Atlanta. The praise followed Atlanta securing a WNBA Finals berth.

Why it matters: Reese earned DPOY honors after arriving from Chicago. Angel Reese helped fuel Atlanta's first Finals since 2013. Chicago missed the postseason entirely after dealing her.

By the numbers: Atlanta clinched its first WNBA Finals berth since 2013.

What to watch: Atlanta now prepares for its title-showdown matchup. Rotation and Reese's defensive assignments will shape the Finals.

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