Angel Reese injury update after early exit in Dream-Liberty game
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Key Points:
- Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese was limited to 17 minutes in the regular-season finale after receiving a Flagrant 1 foul from Sabrina Ionescu, who elbowed Reese in the face during the game.
- Reese made two free throws following the foul but left the game early for precautionary reasons; her coach confirmed the injury should not impact her availability for the upcoming playoffs.
- The Dream won the game 83-65, securing the No. 4 seed and homecourt advantage in the playoffs, marking their second consecutive 30-win season.
- Reese concluded the regular season with impressive stats, averaging a career-high 16.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.8 steals, leading the league in total rebounds, offensive rebounds, and double-doubles.
- Throughout the season, Reese set multiple WNBA records, including most rebounds in a single season (over 500), most double-doubles in a season (32), and a single-game rebounding record of 26 boards.
