Angel Reese is averaging (21.0) points, (13.0) rebounds, (3.5) assists, and (2.0) steals this week, and she'll close out the week on Sunday when the Atlanta Dream take on the Toronto Tempo looking to avoid a second straight loss.
Atlanta dropped its most recent game to the New York Liberty, 104-90, despite Reese finishing with 25 points—the second-most points scored by any player against New York this season.
You could point to the Dream's 12 missed free throws as a major factor in the loss. You could also point to the Liberty catching fire from beyond the arc, knocking down 16-of-31 three-pointers after shooting just 8-for-40 combined across their previous two games. Another sequence that stood out was the momentum shift that occurred when Reese went to the bench with 6:13 remaining in the third quarter.
Reese had helped fuel a 12-4 Atlanta run that cut a 10-point deficit from 54-44 to 58-56. During that stretch, she either scored or assisted on seven of the Dream's 12 points, including the basket that tied the game at 56-56. However, New York quickly regained control once she checked out, opening with an 8-3 run while she was off the floor before extending it into a 22-8 surge to close the quarter.
Prior to that matchup, Reese recorded 17 points, 17 rebounds, and 4 assists in a road win over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday. She played a key role in putting the game away, delivering a pivotal assist that sparked a 10-0 Atlanta run late in the contest. During that stretch, Reese either scored or assisted on six of the Dream's 10 points, helping seal the victory.
Can Reese help Atlanta get back in the win column? We'll find out on Sunday. 🪄