Angel Reese alerts security after object thrown onto court during game

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Angel Reese alerts security after object thrown onto court during game
Summary

During the Atlanta Dream-Los Angeles Sparks game on August 20, Angel Reese notified security after an unusual green object was thrown onto the court late in the third quarter. Sparks guard Jihyun Park was preparing to take free throws at the time. Reese, at the scorer's table, helped identify the individual responsible. Despite previous measures to prevent such incidents, throwing objects remains prohibited. On the court, Reese recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, breaking her own WNBA record for most offensive rebounds in a season. The Dream dominated the game, achieving a 124-88 victory over the Sparks, improving their record to 23-13.

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  • Incident occurred late in the third quarter of August 20 game.
  • Reese scored 20 points on 9-for-9 shooting and set a season record.
  • The Dream improved to 23-13 with the victory.
  • Reese now has 25 double-doubles for the season, four short of the league record.
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Angel Reese wasted no time alerting security to the individual who threw an unusual object on the court during the Atlanta Dream-Los Angeles Sparks game on Thursday. The incident occurred late in the third quarter as Sparks guard Jihyun Park stepped up to the line to take free throws.

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