{
  "id": 10352892,
  "title": "Dream news: Angel Reese's stat line in WNBA playoffs debut will turn heads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/dream-news-angel-reeses-stat-line-in-wnba-playoffs-debut-will-turn",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T03:26:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dream-news-angel-reeses-stat-032605662.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the first game of the 2026 WNBA playoffs, Angel Reese made a strong impression with her impressive performance in the Atlanta Dream's 92-77 victory over the Washington Mystics. The 22-year-old rookie, who marked her third WNBA season with her first appearance in the postseason, showcased her skills by finishing with an impressive stat line of 13 points, 12 rebounds, two steals, one assist, and one block. Reese, who had previously struggled in her first two years with the Chicago Sky, seemed determined to make a statement in her first playoff run. Her shooting efficiency was mixed, as she scored 4 of 15 from the field, including 1 of 2 from beyond the arc, and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. Despite Washington's early lead, the Dream dominated in the second half, scoring 29 points in the third quarter and securing a memorable win. Five players from Atlanta, including Reese, scored in double-digits, while Rhyne Howard led the team with 26 points, 5 steals, and a block. The Dream will look to continue their winning ways in Game 2, set to take place on September 30 at 7 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "Angel Reese filled up the stat sheet as she impressed in his playoff debut in the Atlanta Dream’s 92-77 win over the Washington Mystics in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs on Sunday night. Reese completed the third regular season of her WNBA career, her first with the Dream. She enjoyed her best campaign to date as she helped […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese's stat line in…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Howard, Reese help Dream rally from 11-point deficit, beat Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 of playoff series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/howard-reese-help-dream-rally-from-11-point-deficit-beat-mystics-92",
        "published": "2026-09-28T01:32:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Howard, Reese help Dream rally from 11-point deficit, beat Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 of playoff series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/howard-reese-help-dream-rally-from-11-point-deficit-beat-mystics-92-10334688",
        "published": "2026-09-28T01:32:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}