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Angel Reese sets WNBA single-game and single-season rebounding records

Reese recorded 26 rebounds during the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, breaking two historical milestones in one night.

The short version

  • Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese set a WNBA single-game record with 26 rebounds in a 78-71 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks.
  • The performance also secured Reese the WNBA single-season rebounding record, bringing her season total to 458 rebounds.
  • Reese recorded her 27th double-double of the season, finishing the game with 11 points alongside her record-breaking rebounds.

Key facts

  • Angel Reese broke the previous WNBA single-game record of 24 rebounds, which was set by Chamique Holdsclaw on May 23, 2003.[Associated Press]
  • By reaching 458 rebounds on the year, Reese surpassed A'ja Wilson's 2024 single-season record of 451 rebounds.[Associated Press]
  • Reese secured a double-double on a basket made with 13.9 seconds left in the game, finishing with 11 points.[Associated Press]

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