Angel Reese struggles as Atlanta Dream fall to Washington Mystics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:33 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Angel Reese had a difficult shooting performance, going 1-for-12 in a loss to the Washington Mystics on August 8, scoring seven points and grabbing 16 rebounds. The Mystics defeated the Dream 79-74, with Shakira Austin playing a key role in limiting Reese's effectiveness. Austin blocked four of Reese's attempts, emphasizing her physical defense and timing, which contributed to Reese's struggles. Prior to this game, Reese had been performing well, including three 20-point outings in her last four games.
- •Reese scored seven points and collected 16 rebounds.
- •Dream lost 79-74 to the Mystics.
- •Reese shot 1-for-12, struggling from close range.
- •Shakira Austin blocked four shots from Reese.
- •Reese had three 20-point games in her last four outings.
- 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — “Idk How She Made Team USA”: WNBA Fans React As Angel Reese Shoots 1-For-12 in Loss to Mystics, Gets Blocked 4 Times
"Angel Reese had one of the worst shooting games of her career on Friday against the Washington Mystics. The Atlanta Dream and Team USA star scored seven points and grabbed 16 rebounds, but shot a measly 1-for-12.
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