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Angel Reese earns first WNBA playoff win while Caitlin Clark’s wait continues

Angel Reese secured her initial postseason triumph as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Washington Mystics 92-77, backed by 13 points and 12 rebounds from Reese alongside standout scoring performances from Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever fell 102-85 to the Las Vegas Aces despite Clark posting 15 points and 10 assists, leaving her search for a first playoff victory ongoing.

Both players collected AP honors prior to the games, with Reese named Defensive Player of the Year and Clark earning Comeback Player of the Year. In their respective series openers, Atlanta built toward a potential semifinal berth, while Indiana faces elimination after surrendering 38 points and 16 rebounds to A'ja Wilson.

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