The Atlanta Dream snapped a five‑game skid on Tuesday, downing the Seattle Storm 89‑78 in a contest that featured a reunion with former LSU teammate Flau'Jae Johnson.
Angel Reese, the third‑year standout, contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7‑15 from the field and a perfect 4‑4 from the free‑throw line, while also grabbing eight defensive boards and three offensive rebounds and recording two steals.
Johnson answered with 14 points and five assists for Seattle, but the Dream’s balanced attack proved too much for the Storm.
Reese’s All‑Around Impact
Reese’s double‑double not only halted the losing streak but also underscored her growing role as a two‑way force for Atlanta, a development that bodes well for the team’s playoff push.
The victory lifts the Dream to 13‑9 and moves them into the upper tier of the Eastern Conference, a position that has reignited hopes of a deep postseason run.
With Reese now averaging a career‑high 15.0 points per game, the franchise’s +1000 odds to win the WNBA championship have risen, placing them fourth in the league and setting the stage for a competitive finish to the season.