{
  "id": 8153964,
  "title": "Angel Reese’s dominant second-half start turns Dream return into 44-point statement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/angel-reeses-dominant-second-half-start-turns-dream-return-into-44",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T02:25:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/angel-reese-dominant-second-half-022538286.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Angel Reese's explosive second-half performance propelled the Atlanta Dream to a record-setting 44-point win over the Connecticut Sun, marking a dominant return from the WNBA's international break. Reese's 30-point outburst, paired with 10 rebounds, showcased her dominant form, outscoring Connecticut 103-59. The Dream took a commanding 45-35 halftime lead, before Reese fueled a 16-5 run in the third quarter to cement a 30-point halftime advantage. Reese shot an extraordinary 78.6% from the field, finishing with 10 successful field goals in 13 attempts. Her rapid start and efficient play allowed the Dream to solidify their playoff berth while also making a significant impact on the team's postseason potential.",
  "summary": "Angel Reese returned from the World Cup break with 30 points, 10 rebounds and a blistering start to the second half as Atlanta destroyed Connecticut by 44.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Angel Reese returns from World Cup with major opportunity waiting for Dream",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/angel-reese-returns-from-world-cup-with-major-opportunity-waiting-for",
        "published": "2026-09-18T01:15:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}