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Angel Reese Sets WNBA Record in Dream’s 89-81 Win

8/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Atlanta Dream defeated league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81.
Angel Reese set a WNBA record with her 29th double-double of the season.
Allisha Gray recorded a double-double with 23 points, 11 rebounds and six 3-pointers.
Minnesota (31-9) kept a 2½-game lead over second-place Golden State despite the loss.
Jordin Canada contributed 16 points and 10 assists for Atlanta.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 the Houston Comets won the first WNBA championship, led by Cynthia Cooper who was league MVP and Finals MVP. Their early dominance set a competitive tone as the league expanded in 1998-1999 adding teams like the Minnesota Lynx. Today the Atlanta Dream’s 89-81 victory over the Lynx shows how those initial rivalries have grown into a broader, expanding competition.

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Story summary

Atlanta Dream defeated league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81.
Angel Reese set a WNBA record with her 29th double-double of the season.
Allisha Gray recorded a double-double with 23 points, 11 rebounds and six 3-pointers.
Minnesota (31-9) kept a 2½-game lead over second-place Golden State despite the loss.
Jordin Canada contributed 16 points and 10 assists for Atlanta.

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