Angel Reese earns major WNBA honor, and historic record night did not even count
Angel Reese earned a major WNBA honor before delivering a historic performance that did not even count toward the award.
The WNBA honored Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese as its Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 13 of the 2026 season. Reese showcased her dominance by leading her team to an undefeated week and setting a series of records. She accumulated three consecutive double-doubles, including a career-high 31 points and a league-leading 26 rebounds in a single game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Notably, her record-breaking rebound performance did not factor into the award selection, as it occurred after the Week 13 deadline. Reese's exceptional play extended beyond Week 13, as she delivered an even more impressive performance the following night, setting a new WNBA single-game record with 26 rebounds and passing A'ja Wilson's single-season rebounding record of 451.
This historic performance solidified Reese's standing as one of the league's top performers, further demonstrating her impact on the court.
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