Angel Reese didn’t waste a single second coming back from gold medal glory. Fresh off helping Team USA dominate the 2026 FIBA World Cup, the Atlanta Dream’s force of nature absolutely went off, leading her squad to a massive 103-59 shellacking of the Connecticut Sun on Thursday. It wasn’t just a win, though; Reese exploded for a performance that rewrote the record books, proving she’s playing on another planet right now.
Reese Blazes Trail With Historic Night and Unstoppable Numbers
Seriously, what Reese did against the Sun was unreal. She didn’t just rack up stats; she blasted into franchise history with a wild 30-10 performance! We’re talking 30 points and 10 rebounds. But wait, there’s more! She also set a WNBA league record, notching her 30th double-double of the season. Thirty double-doubles. Think about that for a second! Is it even possible to guard her? Her final line was a thing of beauty: 30 points on an incredible 11-of-14 shooting from the field, 10 boards, 3 assists, and 2 blocks. That’s efficiency, people. This wasn’t a fluke either; she already posted another 30-10 game on August 22, dropping 31 points, 14 rebounds, and four steals against the Phoenix Mercury. She came into Thursday’s game averaging a career-high 16.1 points per game. Honestly, at this point, are we even surprised when she puts up a double-double? It seems like a given for this rebounding machine who has clearly leveled up her scoring game in Atlanta.
Dream Dominate Second Half, Hunt for Third Seed
The Dream’s victory over the Sun wasn’t just a Reese highlight reel; it was a dominant team effort, especially after halftime. While Atlanta was up by a respectable 10 points at the break, things really got out of hand in the third quarter when the Dream absolutely suffocated Connecticut, winning the frame 31-11. After that, it was smooth sailing to the 103-59 finish, with barely any drama left in the game. Reese led the charge, but four other Dream players hit double figures, all with 10 points apiece: Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Madina Okot, and Te-Hina Paopao. No one else on the team scored more than 10, showing just how crucial Reese’s big night was. With this win, Atlanta moves to 27-14 on the season, planting them firmly in fourth place in the WNBA standings. They’re now breathing down the neck of the third-seeded Las Vegas Aces, sitting just a half-game behind them. If Angel Reese keeps this unbelievable level of play going, the Dream isn’t just making the playoffs, they’re going to climb into that No. 3 seed and grab a serious advantage for the postseason.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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