Angel Reese sets WNBA record as Dream upset Lynx

Angel Reese set a WNBA single-season record with her 29th double-double on Sunday, August 30, 2026, leading the Atlanta Dream to an 89-81 upset victory over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia. The win came just hours after the league rescinded an eighth technical foul that would have suspended Reese for the contest. Reese finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds, surpassing the previous record of 28 double-doubles set by Alyssa Thomas in 2023. Her performance was a key factor in Atlanta's victory, which snapped the Lynx's eight-game road win streak. Allisha Gray led all scorers with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Jordin Canada contributed 16 points and 10 assists. Rhyne Howard added 16 points, including two crucial three-pointers in the final minutes to seal the win. The game was marked by a heated exchange in the second quarter. After a physical play with Minnesota guard Courtney Williams resulted in a jump ball call instead of a foul, Reese was seen directing an insult toward Williams. The exact word was debated by viewers, but the moment underscored the competitive intensity of the matchup.