Angel Reese highlights Atlanta Dream roster amid offensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Angel Reese was a focal point during the Atlanta Dream's game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Indiana Fever. Despite Reese's arrival as a key offseason addition, the Dream lost 83-71, falling short in a crucial matchup. The team's offense struggled throughout, with key players Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray combining for just one field goal in the first half. Coach Karl Smesko addressed the need for more cohesive team play following the performance, emphasizing the importance of improving offensive execution. The Dream, now 6-3, look to regroup and refine their strategy moving forward.
- •Angel Reese draws significant attention during the game.
- •Atlanta Dream lost 83-71 to Indiana Fever.
- •Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray struggled offensively, scoring one bucket combined in the first half.
- •Coach Karl Smesko noted the need for better team offense after the game.
- •Dream currently hold a 6-3 record in the WNBA.
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Spotlight’s on Angel Reese, but Atlanta Dream goals also depend on Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray
"INDIANAPOLIS – Angel Reese is ever conspicuous, so the early evening action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse was no surprise. As she finished warmups and video review, bodies scurried to the railings, holding items they prayed she’d sign on her way off the floor. The people booed her during lineup introductions. They cheered after an airballed jumper. Not another soul on the visitors’ side generated anything close to that energy on Thursday. It’s kind of the point of her for this WNBA season, in a way,
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