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Angel Reese reflects on Juneteenth, leads Atlanta Dream against Fever

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:00 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Angel Reese reflects on Juneteenth, leads Atlanta Dream against Fever

Summary

Angel Reese discussed the significance of playing during Juneteenth weekend after leading the Atlanta Dream in two victories over the Indiana Fever on June 18 and June 20. Reese became the fastest player to reach 1,000 rebounds in WNBA history during this stretch. She expressed gratitude for her ancestors’ struggles, which inspired her, especially when she heard 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' before one of the games. The Dream's recent performances include a franchise record-setting game against the Fever on June 18, scoring 113 points. Coach Karl Smesko highlighted the team's improved pace and offensive capabilities during this winning run.

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Key Details

•Angel Reese sang 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' before matchups against Fever.
•Reese recorded her 1,000th rebound in just 79 games.
•Atlanta Dream set a franchise record by scoring 113 points against the Fever.
•Reese scored 21 points and had 11 rebounds in the first game of the series.
•Dream won both matches against the Fever, improving team momentum.

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3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese Talks Playing During Juneteenth Weekend: ‘Ancestors Walked So I Could Run’

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Angel Reese took down Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever twice in two days, and now she’s opening up about The Angel Reese Talks Playing During Juneteenth Weekend: ‘Ancestors Walked So I Could Run’ first appeared on The Blast
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