Angel Reese grabs 16 rebounds but shoots 1-of-12 in Dream's narrow loss
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese collected 16 boards while scoring just seven points on 1-of-12 shooting as the Dream fell 79-74 to the Washington Mystics.
In Friday night’s matchup, Angel Reese recorded a standout rebounding performance with 16 total boards, yet her shooting was anemic, converting just one of twelve attempts for seven points. She also knocked down five of eight free throws, handed out two assists and recorded two steals, but the Dream could not translate those efforts into a win. Allisha Gray supplied the offensive spark for Atlanta, tallying 26 points on 11-of-23 shooting along with six rebounds.
Washington’s Shakira Austin added 21 points on efficient shooting, pushing the Mystics to an 18-12 record. The defeat dropped the Dream to 19-12, tying them with the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings and tightening the WNBA playoff picture. Atlanta’s next game is scheduled at home against the Toronto Tempo on Monday.
Why it matters
The result keeps the Dream in a tight playoff race and highlights the impact of shooting efficiency on game outcomes.
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