Angel Reese didn’t just have a big night against the Los Angeles Sparks; she dropped a 26-rebound masterpiece that straight-up shattered the WNBA’s single-game record in Atlanta’s gritty 78-71 win. This wasn’t just a career-high, it was a historic statement, one that puts her name at the top of the record books. And if you think that was wild, get this: she also tallied 458 rebounds this season, a new single-season record for the league! We’re talking about a player who has dominated the glass since day one. As a rookie with the Chicago Sky, she led the league averaging 13.1 boards per game. Her sophomore campaign was more of the same, grabbing 12.6 per game, again the league high for 2025. Now, in her first year with the Atlanta Dream, she’s somehow taken it up another notch.
She’s Coming For That Rebounding Title, Y’all
This record-breaking performance has officially put Angel Reese ahead of A’ja Wilson in the race for the rebounding title. Wilson might have grabbed more total boards in Reese’s first two seasons, but that momentum has shifted. Reese’s mentality? She told Tina Charles after the game, “Anything that goes up is mine. You just gotta have that mindset. Even when I watch you, and I play with you, you go up there, and you’re so aggressive, and you’re consistent every single night. That makes you one of the greatest players in this league. And I want to be one of those when I walk away from this game.” Talk about having that dawg in you! It’s clear she’s not just playing for records, she’s playing to be one of the all-time greats.
No More “Mebounds,” Just Pure Dominance
Reese was relentless against the Sparks, showing every facet of her rebounding game. She snatched an early defensive rebound off a Monique Akoa Makani miss. Then she pulled down a board on a Dearica Hamby free throw. But the real fire came when Cameron Brink blocked her on back-to-back possessions. Did Reese get frustrated? Nope. She grabbed *two* offensive rebounds right after! Critics used to try and weaponize her ability to clean up her own misses, calling them “mebounds” to somehow diminish her skill. That was always a ridiculous claim. When you get a rebound, especially on offense, it gives your team another chance to score. And that’s exactly what happened against Brink, allowing the Dream to maintain possession and ultimately leading to a Rhyne Howard 3-pointer. Even Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts gave props to Reese’s prowess on the boards after the game.
What a night for Angel Reese. With her setting new WNBA single-game and single-season rebounding records, it’s clear she’s on a different level. This is more than just a good season; it’s the arrival of an absolute force on the boards. Who knows what other records she’ll shatter before this season is done.
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Originally reported by Swish Appeal.
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