Superstar Angel Reese turned a lot of heads this week when she emphatically declared that her Atlanta Dream was the top team in the WNBA just five games into the season. It certainly did not take long for her to be proven wrong.

With a 4-1 record, the Dream technically had the top winning percentage in the WNBA this week heading into their game with the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night. However, it’s worth noting that they had also played the fewest games of any team in the league. But that didn’t stop Reese from talking it up, anyway.

Reese addressed the crowd at this year’s Birthday Bash ATL, an annual hip hop festival in the city. During her speech, she brought up the fact that the Dream were the “number one team” in the WNBA at the moment.

“Well, this is my first Birthday Bash, and I’m really excited,” Reese said earlier this week. “On behalf of my teammates, we appreciate the support that y’all show us in the city, and we the number one team right now in the W.”

Unfortunately for Reese, she was proven wrong immediately, the very next game.

On Wednesday night, the Dream took on the Minnesota Lynx, where they put their league-best record to the test. It’s safe to say that they did not pass the test.

The Dream was beaten decisively on Wednesday night with the Lynx coming out on top by a final score of 96-81. Atlanta did not lead at any point in the game. At one point, the Dream amassed a 19-point lead.

As for Reese, she had a relatively strong individual performance, scoring 10 points while leading the team with eight rebounds and five assists. However, both the scoring and rebound totals were well below her career averages in those categories.

Reese also struggled mightily on the defensive end, where she usually thrives. Minnesota post player Natasha Howard put up 22 points, going 11-for-16 from the field while being primarily guarded by Reese.

With the loss, Atlanta no longer has the top record in the WNBA. That is now the Lynx, who have a 5-2 record, including a win over the previous “number one team” in the league.

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The WNBA-leading Atlanta Dream (4-1) hit the road on Wednesday night to take on the Minnesota Lynx (4-2) at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with both teams coming off consecutive wins.

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• When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
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Atlanta stormed back, using a 9-0 run to tie the game with a little more than a minute left, and took the lead on Jordin Canada’s three-point play in the final minute to stun the visiting Phoenix Mercury 82-80 on Sunday. Rhyne Howard scored 21 points for the Dream while Allisha Gray went for 18 points. Angel Reese finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals, and Canada posted her first double-double of the season with 11 points and 14 assists.

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Natasha Howard scored 14 of her 26 points in the second quarter, and the Lynx cruised to an 85-75 road win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday. Howard also grabbed 14 rebounds while Courtney Williams tossed in 17 points and rookie Olivia Miles contributed 14 points and five assists. Minnesota is still awaiting the season debut of Napheesa Collier, expected back early next month after ankle surgery.

Gray averages 21.8 points for the Dream, with Rhyne Howard getting 18.8 points per game, Reese posting 12.8 points and 11.4 rebounds a night, and Canada registering 12.4 points and 7.2 assists per contest. Natasha Howard leads Minnesota with averages of 17.0 points and 8.3 rebounds, Williams nets 15.8 points per game, and Miles posts 15.0 points and 5.5 assists per outing.

This is a great WNBA matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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