Angel Reese makes WNBA history as Atlanta Dream sweep Indiana Fever
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Angel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to a 113-96 victory over the Indiana Fever on June 20, marking Atlanta's third straight win. Reese set a WNBA record by reaching 1,000 career rebounds in just 79 games. She emphasized the team's strong locker room chemistry and ongoing development as crucial to their success. The Dream improved to an 11-4 record, showing promise as they continue their season. They won their fourth consecutive game against the Toronto Tempo, 94-87, on June 22.
- •Reese became the fastest player to reach 1,000 rebounds in WNBA history.
- •Dream outscored Fever 28-15 in the third quarter of the June 20 game.
- •All five Dream starters are averaging double figures this season.
- •Atlanta is on a four-game winning streak.
- •Reese led with 24 points in the June 20 win against Indiana.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s a Sisterhood’ — Angel Reese Raves About Dream’s Chemistry After Consecutive Wins vs. Caitlin Clark’s Fever
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Felt Like a Playoff Atmosphere’ — Angel Reese Makes Feelings Clear on Dream’s Consecutive Wins vs. Caitlin Clark’s Fever
"Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream swept the Indiana Fever in back-to-back games, and Reese walked out of that series with a WNBA record. She’s now the fastest player in league history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, doing it in 79 games and clearing the 89-game mark Tina Charles set.
"Angel Reese just made WNBA history once again. The Atlanta Dream forward became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, hitting the number in her 79th game during a 113-96 win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:27 PM‘It’s a Sisterhood’ — Angel Reese Raves About Dream’s Chemistry After Consecutive Wins vs. Caitlin Clark’s Fever
Angel Reese just made WNBA history once again. The Atlanta Dream forward became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, hitting the number in her 79th game during a 113-96 win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:17 PM‘Felt Like a Playoff Atmosphere’ — Angel Reese Makes Feelings Clear on Dream’s Consecutive Wins vs. Caitlin Clark’s Fever
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream swept the Indiana Fever in back-to-back games, and Reese walked out of that series with a WNBA record. She’s now the fastest player in league history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, doing it in 79 games and clearing the 89-game mark Tina Charles set.
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