Gray and Reese Lead the Dream Past the Wings, 82
Bueckers’ defensive stop sparked a courtside exchange as the Dream and Wings played a tight first quarter, with Dallas leading 38-32 at halftime.
- On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers exchanged heated words during the first quarter at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, after Bueckers forced a defensive stop.
- Despite the intense on-court interaction, Reese and Bueckers maintain a close friendship off the court, having spent time together during the WNBA All-Star Weekend held last week.
- Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray led her team with 25 points, while Reese recorded 22 points and 12 rebounds; Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings guard, scored 24 points for the losing side.
- Gray hit three free throws and a contested jumper with 15 seconds remaining to give Atlanta its first lead of the second half, securing an 82-81 comeback victory over Dallas on Wednesday night.
- The Dallas Wings travel to Washington on Friday night, while the Atlanta Dream return to host Seattle on Friday night as both teams continue their WNBA campaigns.
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Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers Get WNBA Broadcasters Talking After Heated Exchange During Wings vs. Dream Game
On Wednesday, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese found themselves on opposite sides for the first time since the WNBA All-Star break. It also marked the third meeting between the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream this season, with Atlanta having won each of the first two matchups. So naturally, the Wings entered the night looking to finally get one back. But before either team could settle into the game, Bueckers and Reese quickly reminded everyone tha…
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Gray and Reese lead the Dream past the Wings, 82-81
Allisha Gray scored five of her 25 points in the closing seconds and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break.
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Madison CourierAtlanta 82, Dallas 81
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Boxscore: Atlanta 82, Dallas 81
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Angel Reese gets heated with Paige Bueckers during game
Angel Reese has found another former No. 1 overall pick to mix it up with. The Atlanta Dream star Reese got heated with Dallas Wings counterpart Paige Bueckers in the middle of their game on Wednesday. During the first quarter at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, Bueckers got switched onto Reese in the post. Reese drove down the lane on the undersized Bueckers, but Bueckers held her own and forced Reese to give up the ball. While Bueckers…
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