Angel Reese in good spirits ahead of WNBA playoff debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:41 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Angel Reese in good spirits ahead of WNBA playoff debut
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Angel Reese is reportedly in good spirits as the Atlanta Dream prepare for the WNBA playoffs. Coach Karl Smesko confirmed that Reese, who faced an injury during a recent game against the New York Liberty, is ready to play. She sustained a face injury but was cleared to return to action, though the team opted to rest her for the second half of the playoff-clinching win. Reese is set to make her playoff debut on September 27. She has had a standout season, averaging a double-double and leading the league in several rebounding categories.

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  • •Angel Reese suffered a face injury against the New York Liberty on September 23.
  • •The Atlanta Dream won 83-65 to clinch the No. 4 playoff seed.
  • •Reese is averaging 16.6 points and 12.3 rebounds this season.
  • •Coach Smesko confirmed Reese is ready for the playoffs starting September 27.
  • •Reese set a WNBA single-season record with 32 double-doubles.
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  • 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese injury update: Dream star in 'good spirits' before WNBA playoffs
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Here's the latest on Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese's face injury ahead of the 2026 WNBA playoffs.

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