Full Breakdown
Angel Reese Sets New WNBA Single-Season Double-Double Record
8/31/2026, 2:30:23 AM
Record-Breaking Performance
In a Sunday night showdown in College Park, Georgia, the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81. Forward Angel Reese logged 15 points on 62.5 % shooting and 11 rebounds, giving her the 29th double-double of the season and eclipsing the previous single-season mark of 28 set by Alyssa Thomas in 2023. The win moved Atlanta to 26-14, tying them for fourth place, while Minnesota fell to 31-9, ending an eight-game road streak. Atlanta’s victory was bolstered by Allisha Gray’s 23 points and 11 rebounds, Jordin Canada’s 16 points with 10 assists, and Rhyne Howard’s 16 points, 12 of which came in the fourth quarter.
Background & Context
Reese entered the 2024 draft as the No. 7 overall pick and leads the league in total rebounds and offensive rebounds (5.1 per game). Earlier milestones this season include:
- May 29 – Reached 900 rebounds in 71 games, the fastest to that mark in league history.
- June 2 – Scored her 1,000th career point.
- June 9 – Recorded her 57th career double-double, the most through a player’s first 75 games.
- August 24 – Grabbed 26 rebounds, breaking the single-game rebound record and pushing her season total to 458, surpassing A’ja Wilson’s 451.
Data & Statistics
- Double-doubles (season): 29 (WNBA record) – previous record 28 (Alyssa Thomas, 2023).
- Game line: 15 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block; 62.5 % field-goal shooting.
- Team impact: Dream 89 points (season-high) vs. Lynx 81; win streak extended to five of six games.
- League rankings: Reese tops total rebounds and offensive rebounds per game; she also leads in double-doubles.
Official Statements & Responses
Reese credited head coach Karl Smesko for his focused development work, noting that “he’s very intentional with my development, even with my rebounding.” Teammate Jenna Canada praised Reese’s impact, saying she brings “grit, tenacity, and attitude” that the Dream had been missing.
Why It Matters
Reese’s rebounding dominance creates extra possessions for Atlanta, a factor that helped the Dream secure a win over the league’s best team. The record underscores her role as a cornerstone of the Dream’s push toward championship contention.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I dream so big, and I think there's no dream that is so big. So many people write me off. So many people have doubted me. Coming into the league and being the seventh pick, nobody thought I was gonna be able to be in this position, but I knew. And the people in my circle knew,” — Angel Reese
- “He's very intentional with my development, even with my rebounding,” — Angel Reese
Timeline
- May 29 – Fastest 900 rebounds in league history.
- June 2 – 1,000th career point.
- June 9 – 57th double-double, most through a player’s first 75 games.
- August 24 – Single-game rebound record and new season rebound total.
- Late August (Sunday) – 29th double-double; Dream 89-81 win over Lynx.
What’s Next
The Dream’s victory comes just before the league’s scheduled break for the FIBA World Cup, after which the team will resume its campaign with a strengthened playoff push.
