Angel Reese Leads Atlanta Dream's Comeback Over Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Debut The Atlanta Dream staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Minnesota Lynx 91-90 in their season opener on Saturday, with Angel Reese delivering a game-saving block in the final moments. Despite trailing by as many as 19 points in the first half, the Dream rallied to secure a thrilling victory in Minneapolis. Reese, making her debut with the team, finished with 11 points, 14 rebounds, three blocks, and two steals, marking her 50th career double-double—a milestone achieved in just 65 games, the fewest in WNBA history. The game began with the Dream struggling to find their rhythm. In the first quarter, Atlanta shot 36% from the field and committed 13 turnovers, allowing Minnesota to build a 24-12 lead. Reese, who scored her first points in a Dream uniform with a layup on an and-1 play at the 6:57 mark of the first quarter, was also plagued by shooting inefficiency, going 1-of-5 from the floor. By halftime, the Lynx held a 52-37 advantage, with Minnesota’s Courtney Williams leading all scorers with 10 points. The Dream’s turnaround began in the third quarter, as they cut the deficit to 10 points (54-44) by the 8:40 mark. Allisha Gray, who finished with 22 points, led the charge with 16 third-quarter points, but Minnesota responded with a 13-6 run to extend their lead. By the end of the third quarter, the Lynx held a 71-63 edge. However, the Dream’s resilience continued into the fourth, as Gray and Te-Hina Paopao made clutch plays to keep Atlanta in the game. The decisive moment came in the final minutes. With the Dream down by one, Gray blocked a layup attempt by Minnesota’s Olivia Miles, preserving the lead.#angel_reese #minnesota_lynx #atlanta_dream #courtney_williams #karl_smesko
