Angel Reese sets WNBA record for rebounds despite ongoing criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
On August 24, 2026, Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream achieved a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in a 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Although she excelled on the boards, Reese faced criticism regarding her shooting performance and visible reactions during the game. This followed a series of strong games, including a near triple-double and a career-high 31 points earlier in the week. Reese remains a polarizing figure in basketball, with opinions divided on her playing style and off-court demeanor.
- •Reese recorded 26 rebounds, a new WNBA single-game record.
- •Her team won against the Sparks despite mixed reviews on her performance.
- •Earlier in the week, she nearly achieved a triple-double and scored 31 points in a separate game.
- •Critics highlighted her shooting efficiency and physical play style.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s all about her and only her’: Criticism mounts for Angel Reese after ‘selfish’ play
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Very difficult player to respect’: Angel Reese draws criticism despite record-breaking game
"On Monday night, Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese had a historic performance on the glass, hauling in a WNBA record 26 rebounds. However, that wasn’t enough for her to escape criticism for the rest of her game. Despite the record-breaking performance on the boards, the social media world clamored for things to criticize about Reese’s…
"Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are in the midst of a four-game winning streak, and on Monday night, in a win over the Los Angeles Sparks, Reese etched her name in the history books. Reese snagged a record-breaking 26 rebounds in the game, the most dominant performance on the glass in the WNBA’s 30-year…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:09 PM‘It’s all about her and only her’: Criticism mounts for Angel Reese after ‘selfish’ play
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are in the midst of a four-game winning streak, and on Monday night, in a win over the Los Angeles Sparks, Reese etched her name in the history books. Reese snagged a record-breaking 26 rebounds in the game, the most dominant performance on the glass in the WNBA’s 30-year…
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 2:36 PM‘Very difficult player to respect’: Angel Reese draws criticism despite record-breaking game
On Monday night, Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese had a historic performance on the glass, hauling in a WNBA record 26 rebounds. However, that wasn’t enough for her to escape criticism for the rest of her game. Despite the record-breaking performance on the boards, the social media world clamored for things to criticize about Reese’s…
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