Angel Reese Fastest to 900 Points and 900 Rebounds in WNBA
Angel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to an 86-66 victory over the Portland Fire on Friday night, securing a historic milestone in her young career. Reese finished with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists, helping Atlanta improve its record to 5-2.
Her 12th rebound of the night pushed her career total past 900, making her the fastest player in WNBA history to reach both 900 points and 900 rebounds. She achieved the feat in just 71 games. This performance marked her fourth double-double of the season and her 53rd overall in the league.
The Dream’s win was fueled by a dominant defensive effort and capitalizing on Portland’s mistakes. Atlanta recorded 16 steals, while the Fire committed a season-high 28 turnovers, which the Dream converted into 33 points. Atlanta also controlled the interior, outscoring Portland 42-30 in the paint and 16-9 in second-chance points.
After the game, Reese emphasized the consistency of her rebounding as a foundational part of her impact. She said rebounds are something she can always rely on, regardless of how the game is going, and she took pride in securing offensive rebounds to create extra scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates.