Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream Home Opener Delivers Record WNBA Audience
Summary
The Atlanta Dream narrowly lost 85-84 to the Las Vegas Aces in a WNBA game broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The game set a record for the most-watched WNBA Sunday game in May, with 1.24 million viewers, highlighted by Angel Reese’s first home game with the Dream.Key Facts
- The game took place on Sunday, May 17, and featured the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream.
- Las Vegas won 85-84 after Chelsea Gray made a game-winning shot with 3.6 seconds left.
- Atlanta came back from a 19-point deficit and briefly took the lead late in the fourth quarter.
- NBC reported the game averaged 1.24 million viewers, the highest for a WNBA Sunday game in May.
- Angel Reese played her first home game with the Atlanta Dream after being drafted 7th overall in 2024.
- Reese leads the WNBA in rebounding and has set rookie records, earning two All-Star selections.
- She has over 5.2 million Instagram followers, the most in the WNBA, boosting her off-court brand and endorsement deals.
- Reese has a signature sneaker and apparel line with Reebok and partnerships with various lifestyle brands.
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