Howard, Reese Set WNBA Records in Dream Win

On September 17, 2026, the Atlanta Dream secured a dominant 103-59 win over the Connecticut Sun, a game highlighted by two historic achievements. Guard Rhyne Howard broke the WNBA single-season 3-point record, while forward Angel Reese became the first player in league history to record 30 double-doubles in a season. Howard made her record-breaking 129th three-pointer of the season in the fourth quarter, surpassing the previous mark of 128 set by Sabrina Ionescu in 2023. The shot, a 24-foot jumper assisted by Madina Okot, came in Howard's 41st game of the season. After the game, Howard expressed confidence in her shooting ability, stating, "I'm breaking a 3-point record every year, so I expect nothing less than that. It's what I like to do, and I'm going to keep doing it." Reese contributed 30 points and 10 rebounds in just 25 minutes, setting a WNBA record for the fewest minutes played in a 30-point, 10-rebound game. Her performance extended her double-double streak to 30 games, breaking the previous record of 28 held by Alyssa Thomas. However, the blowout win against the Sun, who hold a 10-31 record, drew mixed reactions from fans.