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Angel Reese suspended ahead of critical WNBA game against Lynx

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:57 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Angel Reese suspended ahead of critical WNBA game against Lynx

Summary

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese received her eighth technical foul of the season during a game against the Portland Fire, resulting in a suspension for the upcoming match against the Minnesota Lynx. The technical foul occurred after Reese shoved a Fire player following a tangle. The Dream's loss to the Fire has affected their playoff seeding, potentially ceding home-court advantage to the Indiana Fever. Fans have expressed doubt about whether the technical will be rescinded before Sunday’s game.

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By the Numbers

•Reese’s eighth technical foul occurred during a game against the Portland Fire.
•The Dream lost to the Fire 101-83, dropping them in playoff seeding.
•Indiana Fever beat Connecticut Sun 111-91, altering playoff dynamics.
•Reese will be suspended unless the technical foul is overturned.
•The Dream face the Minnesota Lynx next in a critical matchup.

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1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese earns suspension for biggest game of the season

What they're saying

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The WNBA is officially in the home stretch of the season, and the eight playoff teams have already been decided. Now, those eight squads are vying for seeding. One of the most important battles in the standings is between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever, who entered Friday night as the fourth and fifth seeds,…
— Yahoo Sports

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