Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream delivered a strong performance in her team’s 97-82 road win over the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday, scoring 21 points and recording a double-double with 10 rebounds, extending her streak of consecutive double-doubles to 10 games. The victory followed a weekend loss to the Indiana Fever in which Reese missed a potential game-winning layup in regulation, a moment she described as emotionally challenging.
Reese acknowledged the impact of the missed layup in a postgame interview, stating she did not sleep afterward and replayed the play repeatedly. She emphasized the importance of moving forward, saying, “I’m like, ‘Why would I let one moment dictate everything else that is positive?’”
Key developments in the game
The Atlanta Dream secured a 52-41 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon was ejected in the first half after receiving two technical fouls for arguing calls with referees. A’ja Wilson, the reigning WNBA champion, played despite the team’s loss.
Reese’s performance included four assists and four steals, contributing to Atlanta’s road victory. The win marked the Dream’s bounce-back after the weekend defeat to the Fever, who won 95-91 in overtime. Caitlin Clark of the Fever was noted by some outlets for her reaction following Reese’s missed layup, though this was not referenced in official game summaries.
Reese’s historic season continues
Reese’s double-double against the Aces was her 24th of the season, placing her third all-time in WNBA history for single-season double-doubles. She trails only Alyssa Thomas, who recorded 28 in 2023. Reese is five games away from potentially breaking the league record for most double-doubles in a single season, with nine regular-season games remaining before playoffs begin in late September.
Her 70% rate of double-doubles this season suggests she could surpass the record if the trend continues. If she records six more, she would achieve the milestone, which has never been accomplished in WNBA history.
Team outlook and next steps
The Atlanta Dream, currently 22-13, occupy the fifth seed in the WNBA standings. Reese’s consistent production has been a key factor in the team’s success this season. The Dream’s next scheduled game follows the win over the Aces.