The Atlanta Dream snapped their five-game losing streak on الخميس night, securing an 89-78 victory over the Seattle Storm at Gateway Center Arena. The game stood out for Atlanta’s tenacious defense, which forced a season-high 21 turnovers and converted those opportunities into 28 points.
Leading the charge for the Dream was Allisha Gray, who poured in 22 points, while Rhyne Howard contributed 19 points along with four steals, bolstering the team’s defensive efforts. However, the most notable performance came from Angel Reese, who made history despite an injury setback.
Angel Reese Makes History Before Ankle Injury
Angel Reese recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds, marking her 15th double-double of the season and the 64th of her career. This feat sets a new WNBA record for the most double-doubles achieved within a player’s first three seasons. Unfortunately, Reese had to leave the game during the final minute due to a rolled right ankle.
Meanwhile, the matchup held added significance as rookie Flau’jae Johnson returned to her home state of Georgia to face her former LSU teammate Reese. Johnson contributed 12 points for the Storm in front of LSU head coach Kim Mulkey, who was courtside watching both players.
Despite Johnson’s efforts and a team-high 20 points from Natisha Hiedeman, the Storm were unable to overcome the Dream’s defense. The defeat drops Seattle’s record to 6-18, while Atlanta improves to 13-9.