Angel Reese just dropped her fourth straight double-double on Monday night, absolutely going off for 23 points and 13 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream took down the Los Angeles Sparks, 101-92. She led all scorers in the game, dishing out two assists and snagging three steals too. That kind of relentless performance is the real deal and it's making some serious waves for the Dream.
The Dream's Offensive Glass & Bench Domination Was Huge
Atlanta didn't just win, they outhustled Los Angeles where it counted most. Reese's monster night was backed up by some serious contributions from Allisha Gray, who poured in 20 points, and Jordin Canada, who dished out a game-high nine assists while adding 16 points and three rebounds. But here's the kicker: the Dream absolutely owned the bench battle, outscoring the Sparks' reserves 21-10. They also crashed the offensive glass hard, pulling down a whopping 12 offensive boards. When you win those hustle stats, it tells you everything about a team's fight.Sparks' Starters Couldn't Overcome Lack of Depth
On the flip side, the Sparks found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreboard despite a strong effort from their starting five. Nneka Ogwumike put up 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Erica Wheeler added 20 points and Rae Burrell contributed 18 points. Every single one of their five starters scored in double digits. That's usually a recipe for success, right? But a complete lack of production from their bench ultimately did them no favors. It's tough to win when you're getting outplayed by that kind of margin off the pine. This win pushed the Dream to a 14-10 record, which, let's be real, they desperately needed since it was only their second victory in the past eight games. For the Sparks, the loss knocked them to 10-12 and snapped their two-game winning streak. You gotta wonder if the Sparks' bench struggles will haunt them as the season rolls on.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.