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Angel Reese Injured, Misses All-Star; Dream Edge 93-91

7/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Angel Reese left with a left-leg injury after recording eight points, five rebounds and a minus-7 rating, her season low.
Coach Karl Smesko said Reese was in pain and did not let her continue.
Atlanta Dream held on for a 93-91 win as Jordin Canada made the final layup.
Reese, averaging 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds after a 23-point double-double, will miss July 29 game before July 25 All-Star Game.

History

Historical Context

Founded as one of the WNBA’s eight original teams in 1997, the Houston Comets won the league’s first championship, beating New York 65-51 and posting an 18-10 regular-season record. Their early success proved professional women’s basketball could draw fans, a legacy echoed today as Angel Reese’s July 2024 leg injury sidelines the Atlanta Dream, reviving concerns about player health and league credibility.

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Story summary

Angel Reese left with a left-leg injury after recording eight points, five rebounds and a minus-7 rating, her season low.
Coach Karl Smesko said Reese was in pain and did not let her continue.
Atlanta Dream held on for a 93-91 win as Jordin Canada made the final layup.
Reese, averaging 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds after a 23-point double-double, will miss July 29 game before July 25 All-Star Game.

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