By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | June 21, 2026

The Atlanta Dream didn’t just win Saturday afternoon; they rewrote their own record book, tightened their grip on the Eastern Conference race, and watched Angel Reese make WNBA history in front of a roaring, sold‑out State Farm Arena.

Behind a blistering offensive performance and a dominant second half, the Dream (11–4) overpowered the Indiana Fever 113–96, breaking the franchise record for most points scored in a single game and posting their third straight 100‑point victory. The win also nudged Atlanta ahead in its all‑time series with Indiana, now 36–34 overall and 21–12 at home.

“We have really good offensive players, that combined with playing with a lot more pace, it’s starting to catch on,” Dream Head Coach Karl Smesko said.

Reese Reaches 1,000 Rebounds Faster Than Anyone in League History

Angel Reese, already the league’s most punishing rebounder this season, added another milestone to her meteoric rise. With her sixth rebound of the night — and a put‑back layup moments later — the two‑time All‑Star became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, doing so in just 79 games. She shattered the record held by Tina Charles by 10 games.

Reese finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, two steals, and a growing case for postseason hardware.

“Just being able to come out and do what I do every single night shows my consistency,” Reese said. “Sometimes I’m really hard on myself, but I’m learning to appreciate the great things I’ve done  and still want more.”

Starting Five Makes Franchise History, Again

For the second straight game, all five Dream starters scored in double figures – the first time in franchise history the feat has happened in back‑to‑back contests. The lineup of Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, and Reese improved to 11–3 when starting together.

Howard led the Dream with 24 points, continuing her MVP‑level campaign. Gray added 22 points, five rebounds, one assist and three steals. Hillmon delivered her best outing of the season with 19 points and six rebounds, including a career‑high 13‑point first quarter. Canada orchestrated the offense with a masterful 12‑point, 12‑assist, zero‑turnover performance.

A Shootout Early, a Shutdown Late

The first half was a track meet. Indiana shot the lights out, scoring 37 points in the opening quarter; the most Atlanta has allowed in any period this season. Hillmon matched Caitlin Clark shot‑for‑shot with 13 first‑quarter points, keeping Atlanta within striking distance.

Indiana carried a 59–56 lead into halftime, the most points the Dream have surrendered in a half this year.

Atlanta shot 50 percent from the field and scored 54 points in the paint. The Dream also forced 19 Indiana turnovers that led to 18 points.

But the third quarter belonged entirely to Atlanta.

With Indiana’s Aliyah Boston and Monique Billings saddled with foul trouble, the Dream attacked relentlessly. A Reese layup gave Atlanta a 66–65 lead with 6:08 left in the quarter, and the Dream never trailed again. Howard’s three capped a 13–0 run, and Atlanta outscored Indiana 28–15 in the period.

The defensive clamps tightened, too. Kelsey Mitchell was held scoreless in the third. Clark scored eight, but no other Fever player managed more than three.

“We took our matchups personally,” Reese said. “We fixed the mistakes from the first half and locked in.”

Offense at Full Throttle

Atlanta’s offensive numbers were staggering:

• 50% shooting from the field
• 113 points — new franchise record
• 54 points in the paint
• 19 forced turnovers leading to 18 points
• Five starters in double figures for the second straight game

Head coach Karl Smesko credited the team’s pace and poise.

“We have really good offensive players, and we’re playing faster,” Smesko said. “At halftime, we regrouped, made adjustments, and you could see the difference. That’s maturity.”

STAT LEADERS — ATLANTA DREAM

• Rhyne Howard: 24 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast
• Allisha Gray: 22 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 3 stl
• Naz Hillmon: 19 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast
• Angel Reese: 18 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl
• Jordin Canada: 12 pts, 7 reb, 12 ast, 3 stl, 0 TO

A Statement Weekend

Saturday’s win completed a two‑game sweep of the Fever, following Thursday’s 108–101 victory in Indianapolis. Atlanta outscored Indiana 113–96 and 108–101 in the span of 48 hours, a combined 221 points that underscore the Dream’s offensive evolution. With momentum building, records falling, and their stars ascending, the Dream are no longer just one of the East’s best teams. They’re becoming one of the league’s most dangerous

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