Dream's defensive showcase, led by Angel Reese, stymies Liberty in Game 1 of WNBA semifinals: '[DPOY] is in Atlanta for a reason'
Angel Reese was named Defensive Player of the Year this week, and Sunday's performance in Game 1 showed exactly why.
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<p>Angel Reese was named Defensive Player of the Year this week, and Sunday's performance in Game 1 showed exactly why.</p>