Angel Reese shines as Atlanta Dream top Connecticut Sun 91-75
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Last updated Jun 8, 2026
On June 2, 2026, Angel Reese made a statement for the Atlanta Dream during their game against the Connecticut Sun. Trailing by four points late in the third quarter, Reese hit a pivotal three-pointer, initiating a 10-0 run that propelled Atlanta to a 91-75 victory. Reese's performance marked her 1,000th career point, making her the fastest player in WNBA history to achieve this milestone alongside 900 rebounds. Postgame, Dream head coach Karl Smesko praised Reese's shot as a and highlighted her ongoing development in long-range shooting, which has shown promise in practice.
- •Reese scored 12 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.
- •Her three-pointer was the first since joining the Dream.
- •Atlanta finished the game on a 10-0 run.
- •Head coach Karl Smesko commended Reese's momentum-changing shot.
- •Reese has been working on her long-range shooting in practice.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese Sends Message Following Dominant Win Over The Mystics
- 1:28 PMYahoo Sports — “It Was A Momentum Changer”: Angel Reese Earns High Praise From Atlanta HC After Milestone Performance
"On a night where the main storyline was Brittney Griner’s first game against her former side, the Atlanta Dream, Angel Reese decided it was her time to shine and prove to everybody that she’s the worthy replacement for the 10-time WNBA All-Star. As the Connecticut Sun led the game by four points with just a [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:00 AMAngel Reese Sends Message Following Dominant Win Over The Mystics
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream had a chip on their shoulder when they entered Gateway Center Arena at College The Angel Reese Sends Message Following Dominant Win Over The Mystics first appeared on The Blast
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:28 PM“It Was A Momentum Changer”: Angel Reese Earns High Praise From Atlanta HC After Milestone Performance
On a night where the main storyline was Brittney Griner’s first game against her former side, the Atlanta Dream, Angel Reese decided it was her time to shine and prove to everybody that she’s the worthy replacement for the 10-time WNBA All-Star. As the Connecticut Sun led the game by four points with just a [...]
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