Angel Reese made WNBA history in a major Atlanta Dream win. On August 25, 2026, her record night became one of the top sports stories in the US. Reese grabbed 26 rebounds as Atlanta beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78 to 71. The result also helped the Dream in the playoff race.
The 26 rebounds set a new WNBA record for one game. Reese passed the old mark of 25. She also set a new league record for total rebounds in a single season. Her total reached 458 after the game.
Reese also scored 11 points. It was her 27th double double of the season. Her work under the basket helped Atlanta control key parts of the game. The Dream used that edge to move closer to the top group in the league.
Atlanta improved to 25 and 13 after the win. The Dream also finished a perfect 4 and 0 road trip on the West Coast. They moved within half a game of third place. Only six games remained in the regular season.
The result was also a bad one for Los Angeles. The Sparks dropped to 13 and 25. They were then ruled out of the playoff race. Nneka Ogwumike led the Sparks with 27 points and 16 rebounds. But her strong night was not enough to stop Atlanta.
The Dream controlled the second half. Atlanta also received strong play from Allisha Gray. She scored 20 points. Rhyne Howard added 18, while Naz Hillmon scored 12. The balanced attack helped Atlanta hold its lead.
Reese’s season has now become one of the main stories in the WNBA. Her rebounding work has given Atlanta a major tool. She can create extra chances by winning the ball near the rim. That can change games even when her scoring is not high.
The record also adds to her growing role in Atlanta. The Dream brought her in as part of a push to build a strong team. Her size and energy have helped the team fight for a high playoff spot.
Atlanta now has little time to relax. The final six games will shape its playoff path. Each win can affect its place in the standings. The team will also need Reese to stay healthy and active.
For now, the record belongs to Reese. Her 26 rebounds made the night special. Her play also helped Atlanta take another step toward the playoffs.
