Angel Reese avoids flagrant foul penalty in Dream's win over Mercury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:19 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese benefited from a replay review during Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Mercury. Initial assessment of a Flagrant 1 foul was downgraded to a common foul after her elbow made contact with Natasha Mack's face. This decision allowed Reese to avoid a fine and remain at two flagrant points, just below the suspension threshold. Atlanta won the game decisively with a final score of 96-82, improving their postseason positioning. Reese finished the match with 14 points and 10 rebounds, continuing her strong performance this season.
- •Reese's foul was reviewed and changed to a common foul.
- •Dream secured a 96-82 victory over the Mercury.
- •Reese now has two flagrant points this season.
- •She recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
- •All five Dream starters scored in double figures.
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese catches major break after officials reverse flagrant foul
"Angel Reese appeared headed for her third flagrant point of the season, but a replay review changed the call and helped her avoid a fine.
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