Angel Reese did her big one during the Atlanta Dream‘s recent contest against the Connecticut Sun. Not only did the superstar secure her fifth double-double of the season, but Reese also made her first three-point shot with the Georgia-based team. Her shot behind the arc sparked a comeback for the Dream, as they went on a 7-0 run to close the third quarter. The team went on to score seven more points at the start of the fourth, giving them a 10-point lead.
Angel Reese Knocks Down Her First Three-Pointer Of The Season With The Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream keep on rolling. Last night, Reese put up 12 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and a steal to help lead the Dream to a 91-75 win over the Sun.
The Dream’s win was a big moment for ATL fans, considering it came in the middle of the Commissioner’s Cup.
Adding to it, Reese also knocked down the first three-point shot of her third season in the league, sending fans into a frenzy.
Another reason the fans were so hype about her shot is that it shifted the momentum, helping get the Dream back in the game and eventually securing their win.
Karl Smesko Speaks About Angel Reese Recording Her First Three-Pointer Of The Season
Atlanta Dream’s head coach, Karl Smesko, also called Reese’s made bucket a “momentum changer” during his post-conference interview.
Speaking with Meghan Hall, Smesko said, “I thought crowd loved it, team loved it, I loved it. So I do think it was a big shot. I’ll have to watch it and break it down on film, but it looked like a really good release, like the release we’ve been working on.”
He went on to say that Reese has been “really open to kind of changing her shot” in practice. He added that she continues to work on them in the gym and is confident that the results will show in due time.
“Hopefully going forward, as she gets more comfortable with the new shot, she’ll feel more comfortable with it, and it’ll show up in games more,” he said.
WNBA Fans Can’t Get Enough Of Angel Reese Following Last Night’s Performance Against The Sun
Reese’s performance has gotten the people riled up. On social media, many praised Reese’s ability and the LSU product for what she’s done to help her team win.
“Angel Reese makes things happen,” someone wrote, and another said, “You can’t force someone to be a dawg! It gotta be in you. Angel MF Reese, you have that MF in you.”
“It’s been nice to see Angel Reese play on a competitive team,” said another. “Went from zero guard play last year to maybe the best duo in the backcourt this year. Just hit 1,000 career points, and I think this will be the best year of her career.”
Reese Was Traded To Atlanta Following A Sad Two Years In Chicago
Reese’s third year in the league is off to a much different start than her first two seasons with Chicago.
According to a previous report from The Blast, the Chicago Sky traded Reese to the Dream on April 6, 2026, stating that it was in everyone’s best interests.
“Angel has achieved many record-breaking milestones in her first two years in the WNBA and has been a competitive force for the Sky. We are thankful for her many important contributions to this league and this game, and we know she will continue to have a big impact on the court and beyond,” said Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca. “We wish Angel all the best in her next chapter.”
Don’t forget, toward the end of Reese’s second year in the Windy City, she made headlines after telling the media that she’d consider moving in a different direction if the Sky didn’t pick up better players.
“… I’d like to be here for my career, but if things don’t pan out, obviously I might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me. But while I am here, I’m going to try to stay open-minded about what I have here and maximize that as much as I can,” she said.
Being Part Of The Dream Feels Familiar To Reese
In another interview, reported by The Blast, Reese said that being traded to Atlanta filled her with a sense of peace.
“Transferring from Maryland and going to LSU and winning a championship, it feels like deja vu right now,” Reese said. “And I get chills right now because being a part of Chicago my first two years and going to Atlanta, I just feel that urge right now that I’m going to win again.”
The Atlanta Dream’s next contest is Thursday, June 4, against the Indiana Fever.