Dream Victory
Angel Reese's double-double leads Dream to 89-78 victory, ending five-game skid.
The Atlanta Dream snapped a five-game losing streak on Tuesday, beating the Seattle Storm 89-78. Allisha Gray led all scorers with 22 points, while Angel Reese added 18 points and 11 rebounds — her 15th double-double of the season, according to WTOP.
The win came at a cost. Reese rolled her right ankle with 1:19 left in the game and had to be helped off the court. The double-double was the 64th of her career, the most in the WNBA this season.
Gray and Reese Carry Dream Past Seattle
Atlanta's offense was led by a dynamic duo on Tuesday. Gray's 22 points set the tone, while Reese's 18-point, 11-rebound night gave the Dream a reliable inside presence. The combination was enough to pull away from Seattle and secure the 11-point win, per Newsday.
Reese's 15th double-double of the season leads the entire WNBA. Her career total of 64 double-doubles continues to grow at a remarkable pace. The performance came despite the injury scare that cut her night short in the final two minutes.
Ankle Scare Clouds an Otherwise Strong Night
With Atlanta already ahead and the game in hand, Reese rolled her right ankle and could not finish the contest. She was helped off the court with 1:19 remaining. No update on the severity of the injury was immediately available, according to Winnipeg Free Press.
The injury will draw close attention heading into Atlanta's next game. Reese has been one of the Dream's most important players this season. Losing her, even briefly, would be a significant blow to a team just getting back on track.
Seattle's 21 Turnovers Doom the Storm
Seattle struggled to take care of the ball all night. The Storm committed a season-high 21 turnovers, making it nearly impossible to keep up with Atlanta. Natasha Howard and Dominique Malonga contributed points for Seattle, but the turnovers proved too costly, per Joplin Globe.
A team cannot win many games giving the ball away 21 times. Atlanta capitalized on those mistakes and built a lead it never gave back. The Storm will need to clean up their ball-handling before their next outing.
Dream End Skid, Look to Build Momentum
Atlanta entered Tuesday having lost five games in a row. The win over Seattle gives the Dream a much-needed confidence boost. Ending a long skid at home matters, but sustaining it will be the real test, according to Newsday.
If Reese's ankle injury is minor, Atlanta will be in a strong position to keep winning. Gray showed she can carry the offensive load on her own when needed. The Dream will hope this performance signals a real turn in their season.
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