Sparks lose to Dream as Reese sets record for most rebounds in WNBA game
LOS ANGELES -- This was a much better contest than the one on Thursday.
The Los Angeles Sparks fell to the Atlanta Dream in a close WNBA game on August 24th, 2026. Despite the Sparks' best efforts, Angel Reese set a new record by grabbing 26 rebounds, matching the previous mark set by Alyssa Thomas. The Dream's Nneka Ogwumike also had an impressive performance with 27 points and 16 rebounds. The Sparks only managed 32 rebounds, highlighting Reese's dominance on the boards.
Both teams struggled to shoot the ball, with the Sparks going 3 for 18 (3.3%) and the Dream 6 for 29 (20.7%). The Dream's 18-6 run in the second half proved to be the turning point, as they went on to win 78-71. The Sparks, however, remain hopeful for their next game against the Washington Mystics.
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