Angel Reese addresses Atlanta Dream's recent struggles during losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Angel Reese spoke on July 4 after the Atlanta Dream lost their fifth consecutive game, falling 88-83 to the Golden State Valkyries. The Dream, who started the season well at 12-4, have struggled to translate practice success into game performance. Although they out-rebounded the Valkyries and had notable contributions from Reese, Allisha Gray, and Rhyne Howard, poor shooting, especially from the free-throw line, hindered their efforts. Dream head coach Karl Smesko emphasized that minor adjustments are needed to improve future performances, as the team has five games left before the All-Star break.
- •Atlanta Dream lost 88-83 to Golden State Valkyries on July 4.
- •This marks the Dream's fifth straight loss in the WNBA.
- •Angel Reese recorded 17 points and 13 rebounds in the game.
- •Atlanta has five games remaining before the All-Star break.
- •Coaching staff emphasizes minor adjustments for improvement.
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — “Absolutely No Excuse”: Angel Reese Addresses Atlanta Dream’s Struggles in Translating Practice Work Into Results During Their 5-Game Losing Streak
"After opening the season 12-4 and looking every bit like a championship contender, Atlanta has suddenly hit a wall. On July 4, they suffered their fifth straight loss with an 88-83 defeat to the Valkyries, and what’s surprising is that three of those five losses have now come at the hands of Golden State.
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