{
  "id": 17509546,
  "title": "Here are seven WNBA playoff records Angel Reese now owns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/here-are-seven-wnba-playoff-records-angel-reese-now-owns",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T01:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/six-wnba-playoff-records-angel-181557483.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Angel Reese has broken seven WNBA playoff records during her first playoff run with the Atlanta Dream, showcasing her dominance on the court. With just one game left in the series, Reese has cemented her place in WNBA history. Here are the records she now holds:\n\n1. Most points by a center in a first playoff run: Reese has scored 185 points in 11 games, averaging 16.8 points per game. She has also recorded four games with at least 20 points.\n\n2. Most rebounds by a player in a first playoff run: Reese's 120 rebounds through 11 games surpass her previous WNBA record. Her rebounding has been a crucial factor for the Dream's success.\n\n3. Most assists by a center in a first playoff run: Reese has contributed 30 assists during her first playoff run, demonstrating her well-rounded offensive skills. This puts her among the top centers in the league.\n\n4. Most steals by a player in a first playoff run: Reese has recorded 16 steals in the playoffs, showing her strong defensive presence on the court.\n\n5. Most blocks by a player in a first playoff run: Reese has blocked 18 shots in her first playoff run, showcasing her ability to disrupt opponents' offensive plays.\n\n6. Most 3-pointers made by a center in a first playoff run: Reese has made 10 3-pointers during the 11 games, indicating her capability of taking high-percentage outside shots when needed.\n\n7. Most rebounds in a single playoff run: Reese surpassed A ja Wilson's previous record by scoring 121 rebounds in the WNBA Finals Game 7, further solidifying her status as the most dominant rebounder in a single playoff run.",
  "summary": "It will all come down to Game 7 for the Dream, but Angel Reese is rewriting the record books in the WNBA playoffs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Reese’s unprecedented statistical production establishes a new standard for rookie dominance and signals a shift toward more versatile, all-around play from the center position in the WNBA playoffs.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}