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Dream's Angel Reese is on pace to set Finals mark not seen since Shaquille O'Neal

Angel Reese is delivering a historic performance in the 2026 WNBA Finals, putting herself on track to achieve a statistical milestone not matched since Shaquille O'Neal’s 1995 championship run. Through the first two games, Reese is averaging 22 points and 14 rebounds per contest, with a 55% shooting clip that has propelled the Atlanta Dream to their first-ever Finals victory.

Her 30-point, 16-rebound double-double in Game 2—following a 5-of-11 night in the loss—highlighted her dominance over Golden State’s defense, as she shot 10-of-16 from the field in the 79-65 win at Chase Center. If Reese sustains this pace, she would become the youngest player in Finals history to average over 20 points on 55% shooting, a feat last accomplished by O'Neal for the Orlando Magic during their sweep by Houston in 1995.

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