Angel Reese, DeWanna Bonner Headline the WNBA Finals for an Identical Reason During Historic Game 7 Against Valkyries

November 1, 2026

Angel Reese and DeWanna Bonner both etched their names into WNBA history during the first-ever Game 7 of the league's championship series, achieving distinct rebounding milestones on the same night. Reese surpassed A'ja Wilson's previous single-playoff-run record by securing her 121st board, a mark that also extended her own Finals series total to 78, breaking Sylvia Fowles' long-standing benchmark of 75.

Meanwhile, veteran Bonner became the first player in league history to accumulate 600 career postseason defensive rebounds, a feat she accomplished with 8:43 remaining in the second quarter. Both players captured their historic boards after Golden State Valkyries forward Veronica Burton missed step-back three-point attempts.

These performances help the Atlanta Dream, who are seeking their first title after three previous Finals losses, push the series to a decisive conclusion following their Game 6 comeback.