The Atlanta Dream celebrated big on Saturday night after a dominant 106-81 win over the Chicago Sky. The main reason for the party? Angel Reese absolutely went off, putting up a monster 23 points and 10 rebounds for yet another double-double against her former team. This wasn’t just another game though, because Reese officially extended her single-season double-double record to an incredible 31, and she just became the first player in WNBA history to hit 500 rebounds in a single season. Yeah, you read that right: 500! When Reese was on the court, the Dream outscored the Sky by a game-high 26 points. What else can you even say? The woman is on a Defensive Player of the Year campaign, and it shows every time she steps on the floor.
Dream Record Books Getting Rewritten
It wasn’t just Reese making history. The Dream as a squad also broke their franchise record for steals in a single season, snagging 13 on the night to push their total to 373. Rhyne Howard, the league’s steals leader, contributed one to that total, but it was enough to elevate her to third all-time in team history for steals. Talk about team effort!
Borlase Steps Up Big Time
And let’s not forget rookie Isobel Borlase, who had her best game in a Dream uniform. The Aussie sensation dropped a career-high 18 points, shooting a perfect 3-for-3 from deep and adding three steals of her own. She was absolutely cooking out there! Christina Merrion, the contributing photographer for Swish Appeal, was there to capture all the good vibes at State Farm Arena.
This Dream team is making noise right now, and with Reese setting records every other night, you have to wonder what else they’ll achieve this season. It’s an exciting time for that squad as they continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the WNBA.
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Originally reported by Swish Appeal.
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