Angel Reese Leads Atlanta Dream to Victory in WNBA Semifinals
Angel Reese showcased her talent in a remarkable game, leading the Atlanta Dream to a significant victory over the New York Liberty on Wednesday night.
In the Dream's 101-98 win, Reese achieved a postseason career-high of 23 points, shooting 8-of-16 from the field and 1-of-2 from three-point range. She contributed further with seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal, helping the Dream take a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series.
This performance follows a strong playoff run for Reese, who scored 17 points in the series opener against the Liberty. Earlier, she played a key role in the Dream's 2-0 series sweep of the Washington Mystics, accumulating 28 points and a double-double in the first game. Reese's impressive postseason comes after a regular season where she was named the WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds per game.
