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Angel Reese Leads Dream to First WNBA Finals Since 2013
By Hunor Kolozsi
SubjectAngel ReeseSubjectAtlanta DreamSubjectNew York LibertyPlayerAngel ReeseTeamAtlanta DreamTeamNew York LibertyLeagueWNBATopicviral postTopicWNBA FinalsTopicplayoffsTopicfirst finals since 2013TopicmanifestingDateOct 10, 2026
Angel Reese, the Atlanta Dream’s breakout forward, posted a 2025 video declaring she would manifest a Finals appearance. The clip quickly went viral and she later explained the message as a reflection of the team’s purpose.
The Dream eliminated the New York Liberty in the playoff bracket, securing a spot in the 2026 WNBA Finals – the franchise’s first Finals series since 2013. Fans celebrated Reese’s role, noting she has become the league’s last young star to reach the championship stage.
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