Angel Reese scores 31 points as Dream clinch playoff spot against Mercury
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Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Angel Reese scored a career-high 31 points and secured 14 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Dream to a 99-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on August 22, 2026. Despite a 38-point performance from Kahleah Copper and a triple-double from Alyssa Thomas, the Mercury were eliminated from playoff contention. Atlanta's strong start gave them a significant lead, and they capitalized with a strong fourth quarter by Reese to maintain a half-game lead for the fourth seed in the standings. The Dream have won five of their last six games and are set to conclude their West Coast road trip against Los Angeles next.
- •Angel Reese records career-high 31 points and 14 rebounds.
- •Dream improve to 24-13, clinching playoff spot.
- •Kahleah Copper scores 38 points for Mercury.
- •Alyssa Thomas posts triple-double, 22nd of her career.
- •Dream face Los Angeles next on their road trip.
- 7:02 AMESPN — Reese nets career-high 31, puts Dream in playoffs
- 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese scores career-high 31 points to lead Dream over Mercury and clinch WNBA playoff berth
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Reese has career night with 31 points, Dream hold off Mercury 99-89 despite Copper's 38 points
"Angel Reese scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for her 25th double-double of the season and the Atlanta Dream clinched a playoff berth with a 99-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night. Rhyne Howard added 20 points, Allisha Gray had 17 and Jordin Canada 12 for the Dream (24-13), who have won five of their last six games.
"The Dream clinched a playoff berth behind Angel Reese's career-best 31 points and 14 rebounds Saturday night in a 99-89 win over the Mercury.
"Phoenix wasn't able to pull off the win, despite a 38-point night from Kahleah Copper or a historic triple-double from Alyssa Thomas.
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External links- ESPNAug 23, 2026, 7:02 AMReese nets career-high 31, puts Dream in playoffs
The Dream clinched a playoff berth behind Angel Reese's career-best 31 points and 14 rebounds Saturday night in a 99-89 win over the Mercury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:54 AMAngel Reese scores career-high 31 points to lead Dream over Mercury and clinch WNBA playoff berth
Phoenix wasn't able to pull off the win, despite a 38-point night from Kahleah Copper or a historic triple-double from Alyssa Thomas.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:29 AMReese has career night with 31 points, Dream hold off Mercury 99-89 despite Copper's 38 points
Angel Reese scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for her 25th double-double of the season and the Atlanta Dream clinched a playoff berth with a 99-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night. Rhyne Howard added 20 points, Allisha Gray had 17 and Jordin Canada 12 for the Dream (24-13), who have won five of their last six games.
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