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Angel Reese joins elite WNBA club with flawless double-double performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:49 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Angel Reese joins elite WNBA club with flawless double-double performance

Summary

Angel Reese achieved a flawless double-double in the Atlanta Dream's 124-88 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on August 20, 2026. Reese finished 9-for-9 from the field, scoring 20 points and adding 10 rebounds and eight assists. She is now the third player in WNBA history to record a 20-point double-double while shooting 100 percent. With eight games remaining, Reese has 25 double-doubles this season, aiming to surpass Alyssa Thomas' record of 28 set in 2023. Dream coach Karl Smesko praised Reese's performance after a previous overtime loss to the Indiana Fever.

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By the Numbers

•Reese scored 20 points with 10 rebounds and 8 assists on August 20.
•She finished with a perfect shooting percentage, going 9-for-9 from the field.
•Reese has 25 double-doubles this season, looking to surpass the single-season record.
•The win against the Sparks eliminated Los Angeles from playoff contention.
•Reese broke her personal season record for offensive rebounds in the first half.

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