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Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds in Dream’s win over Sparks

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Updated 25.8.2026
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Angel Reese *Atlanta Dream Los Angeles Sparks Allisha Gray Chamique Holdsclaw

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Aug 25 Morning

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Al JazeeraAug 25

Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds in Dream’s win over Sparks

Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream set a new WNBA single-game rebounding record with 26 rebounds in their 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday. This performance also saw Reese break the league's season rebounding record, surpassing A'ja Wilson's mark. Reese achieved her 27th double-double of the season with 11 points and 26 rebounds, exceeding Chamique Holdsclaw's previous single-game record of 24 rebounds. Reese expressed her commitment to contributing to her team's success in any way necessary. The Dream's win extended their streak against the Sparks to nine games.

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 25

Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese achieved a significant milestone on Monday, setting a new WNBA record with 26 rebounds in a single game against the Los Angeles Sparks. This performance also allowed her to surpass the previous single-season rebounding record. Reese's 26 rebounds broke Chamique Holdsclaw's record of 24, set in 2003. With her 458 rebounds this season, she now holds the top spot, exceeding A'ja Wilson's 2024 mark. Reese also recorded her 27th double-double of the season during the game. She expressed her commitment to contributing to her team's success in any way necessary.

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 25

Angel Reese breaks WNBA single-game and season rebounding records as Dream beat Sparks 78-71

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese set two WNBA rebounding records during her team's 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night. Reese grabbed 26 rebounds in the game, surpassing Chamique Holdsclaw's previous single-game record of 24. She also broke the WNBA season rebounding record, reaching 458 boards, which is seven more than A'ja Wilson's 2024 mark. Reese achieved her league-leading 27th double-double of the season in the win. The Dream have now won four consecutive games. Allisha Gray led Atlanta with 20 points, while Rhyne Howard added 18. For the Sparks, Nneka Ogwumike scored 27 points and had 16 rebounds.

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Angel Reese broke the WNBA single-game rebounding record with 26 rebounds.

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Angel Reese broke the WNBA season record for rebounds with 458.

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Reese surpassed Chamique Holdsclaw’s record of 24 rebounds, set on May 23, 2003.

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Reese secured her 27th double-double of the season.

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Reese stated, 'I just want to be there for my team. Offensively, defensively, whatever it takes to win.'

— Angel Reese