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Angel Reese's outstanding two-way play has fuelled Atlanta's surge up the standings, keeping the Dream firmly in the playoff picture despite a painful overtime loss to Indiana.
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Atlanta's recent form has been nothing short of remarkable. Eight victories from their last ten outings have propelled the Dream into genuine contention for second place in the league standings, and Angel Reese sits at the heart of it all.
Since the All-Star break, Reese has been averaging 16.4 points and 13.7 rebounds per game - numbers that underline just how dominant she has been on both ends of the floor.
Reese currently ranks fifth in the WNBA in steals and sits just outside the top 20 in blocks. Her box score numbers may not always leap off the page compared to some rivals, but advanced metrics paint a far more compelling picture - one of the league's most impactful defenders.
Her defensive rating of 102.0 places her fifth across the competition, and she boasts the highest defensive rating on-off differential in the entire league. Put simply, Atlanta's defence leaks significantly more points when she is off the court.
What makes Reese so effective defensively is her court awareness and ability to disrupt pick-and-roll actions. Quick hands and an impressive wingspan allow her to generate turnovers and hold her own against bigger opponents with surprising regularity.
The Defensive Player of the Year race remains tight. Kiah Stokes, Gabby Williams, and Shakira Austin are all firmly in the conversation. Reese may not lead every per-possession defensive category, but she has logged considerably more minutes than several of her competitors, amplifying her overall impact.
Playing alongside elite defenders like Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray has only enhanced Reese's output, giving the Dream a defensive identity that is pushing them towards genuine title contention.
Atlanta's momentum took a slight hit with a tough overtime defeat to the Indiana Fever. Still, the result does little to diminish the trajectory Reese and her teammates have established over recent weeks.
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