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Flau'Jae Johnson leads Seattle Storm past Atlanta Dream in WNBA matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:42 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Flau'Jae Johnson leads Seattle Storm past Atlanta Dream in WNBA matchup

Summary

Flau'Jae Johnson outperformed Angel Reese in their first WNBA meeting on June 28. Johnson scored 24 points and gathered 11 rebounds, helping the Seattle Storm to a 105-90 victory over the Atlanta Dream. The Storm never trailed in the contest, boosting their momentum after ending a franchise-record 11-game losing streak. Reese, who averages a league-best 11.6 rebounds per game, finished with 17 points and nine rebounds but could not secure a double-double this game. The performance highlighted Johnson's growing impact as a rookie and Reese's ongoing development in her third professional season.

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By the Numbers

•Seattle Storm defeats Atlanta Dream 105-90 on June 28
•Flau'Jae Johnson records 24 points and 11 rebounds
•Angel Reese scores 17 points with nine rebounds
•Storm ends a franchise-record 11-game losing streak
•Reese averages 14.8 points and 11.6 rebounds this season

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What they're saying

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In 2023, Flau’jae Johnson and Angel Reese celebrated a national championship together as LSU Tigers, but a few years later, their friendship remains a distant memory. On Saturday, June 27, the former teammates faced each other, Reese with the Atlanta Dream and Johnson with the Seattle Storm.
— Yahoo Sports