Angel Reese didn’t have the best performance in the Atlanta Dream’s disappointing Game 7 loss in the WNBA Finals. Against the Golden State Valkyries’ tough defense, Reese recorded just eight points on 3-of-7 shooting during Saturday’s showdown.
While Reese also tallied 12 rebounds, one steal and two blocks, her efforts were not enough to propel the Dream to victory. The Valkyries secured a 68-63 win to close out the championship series, 4-3.
Still, it wasn’t all negative for Reese. While she would have definitely preferred to see the Dream lift the championship trophy, the fact remains that she had a historic run in the WNBA Finals.
During their Game 7 loss, Reese actually made history, becoming the first WNBA player ever to record at least 100 points and 50 rebounds in a single Finals series.
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“Another Finals game, another record for Angel Reese,” the WNBA wrote while sharing her accomplishment.
Reese finished the WNBA Finals series with 103 points and 90 rebounds.
The WNBA Finals became a seven-game series in 2025, and the 2026 edition was the first to feature a Game 7. The 2025 Finals saw the Las Vegas Aces sweep the Phoenix Mercury in four games.
That being said, Reese certainly benefited from a longer Finals series that went the distance. Still, what the Dream forward accomplished cannot be overlooked, especially since she reached several other milestones in the series.
Reese became the first WNBA player to record a double-double in her first three Finals games. Her four double-doubles in the championship series were also the second-most in league history.
