Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Spencer Rickles Mon, October 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Angel Reese hosted a high-end dinner in New York City to celebrate the Atlanta Dream sweeping the New York Liberty. While the win is big, a 3 AM party is not the way to prepare for a championship.
For the first time in 13 years, the Atlanta Dream has advanced to the WNBA Finals. This follows a sweep of the Liberty in the playoffs. However, the celebration seemed more about luxury than the work ahead. According to Yahoo Sports , Reese treated her teammates to an expensive meal at Sei Less in New York City. The players stayed at the restaurant until around 3 AM. They even left a very large tip for the staff, according to reports.
Winning a series is great, but the job is not done. The Dream must now face the Golden State Valkyries in the Finals. This new team also swept their recent series against the Las Vegas Aces. It is hard to focus on a championship when you are out late at a fancy restaurant. The Dream entered the postseason as the fourth seed with big goals. Now, they face a team that reached the Finals faster than any other franchise in league history.
Reese has been a huge part of this run. During this postseason, she averages 18.0 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Her regular season stats were also strong, with 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds per game. She even won the Defensive Player of the Year award. The team even traded two future first-round picks to get her. All that investment deserves a ring, not just a late night out.
The team needs to stay sharp for the next round. In the decisive Game 3, the Dream won 85-83. Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada also helped with 21 and 19 points. Success in the playoffs is hard, but the Finals will be even tougher. The Valkyries are looking to be the fastest team ever to win a title. The Dream must find a way to stop them without the distraction of big parties.
The Atlanta Dream has exited the playoffs in the first round for the last three years. This year is different, but the focus must stay on the court. Reese has already shown she can meet the high expectations from her time at LSU.
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