Angel Reese leads Atlanta Dream to playoffs with career-high 31 points
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Atlanta Dream secured a playoff berth on August 22 following a 99-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. Angel Reese achieved a career-high 31 points along with 14 rebounds, marking her 25th double-double of the season. The win places the Dream at 24-13, fourth in the WNBA standings, leading the Indiana Fever by half a game. Reese, a key player for the Dream, expressed emotional relief at making her first postseason appearance. The Dream will look to extend their winning streak against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 24.
- •Angel Reese scores a career-high 31 points against the Mercury.
- •Reese records her 25th double-double of the season.
- •Atlanta Dream clinches playoff spot at 24-13.
- •Dream leads Indiana Fever by half a game for playoff positioning.
- •Next game is against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 24.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — NBA, WNBA & Others React as Angel Reese’s 31-Point Explosion Sends Atlanta Dream to Playoffs
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — “Been Through a Lot”: Angel Reese Lets Her Emotions Show After Reaching First WNBA Playoffs
"After their latest win against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, the Atlanta Dream have officially qualified for this season’s playoffs. The win at the Mortgage Matchup Center was extra special for Atlanta’s Angel Reese, as this marks the first time she has made the playoffs in her professional career.
"The Atlanta Dream clinched a playoff berth on August 22, but another highlight of the night was Dream forward Angel Reese’s personal career milestone. As the Dream pushed to a 99-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury, Reese bagged a career-high of 31 points, and the basketball world erupted in praise.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:30 AMNBA, WNBA & Others React as Angel Reese’s 31-Point Explosion Sends Atlanta Dream to Playoffs
The Atlanta Dream clinched a playoff berth on August 22, but another highlight of the night was Dream forward Angel Reese’s personal career milestone. As the Dream pushed to a 99-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury, Reese bagged a career-high of 31 points, and the basketball world erupted in praise.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:30 AM“Been Through a Lot”: Angel Reese Lets Her Emotions Show After Reaching First WNBA Playoffs
After their latest win against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, the Atlanta Dream have officially qualified for this season’s playoffs. The win at the Mortgage Matchup Center was extra special for Atlanta’s Angel Reese, as this marks the first time she has made the playoffs in her professional career.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 11:01 AMHow to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty tonight
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 10:20 AM‘It is what it is’: Caitlin Clark makes ‘no excuses’ after second-straight loss- WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 10:11 AMWNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Aug. 23
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 10:10 AMSophie Cunningham gets new brand partnership amid trans sports controversy
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 10:05 AMHow to Watch Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky on Aug. 23? All You Need to Know
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 7:34 AMReese has career night with 31 points, Dream hold off Mercury 99-89 despite Copper's 38 points