Atlanta Dream Win Series Against Indiana Fever as Angel Reese Sets New Record

亞特蘭大夢之隊擊敗印第安納熱潮，Angel Reese 創下新紀錄

Jun 21, 2026, 17:42
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Introduction

The Atlanta Dream won both games in their series against the Indiana Fever between June 18 and June 20, 2026. During these games, forward Angel Reese set a new league record for rebounding efficiency.

亞特蘭大夢之隊在 2026 年 6 月 18 日至 6 月 20 日與印第安納熱潮的系列賽中贏得兩場勝利。在這些比賽期間，前鋒 Angel Reese 創下了籃板效率的聯賽新紀錄。

Main Body

The series ended with a 113-96 victory for Atlanta on June 20, which was the highest score in the team's history. This was the fourth time in a row that the Dream scored over 100 points. Head coach Karl Smesko emphasized that this success was due to the team's faster pace and the skill of the players. During this game, Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, achieving this in only 79 games and beating the previous record held by Tina Charles.

這次系列賽於 6 月 20 日以亞特蘭大 113-96 獲勝而結束，這是該隊歷史上的最高得分。這已是夢之隊連續第四次得分超過 100 分。總教練 Karl Smesko 強調，這次成功歸功於球隊更快的節奏以及球員的技巧。在這場比賽中，Angel Reese 成為 WNBA 歷史上最快達到 1,000 個生涯籃板的球員，僅用 79 場比賽便達成，打破了之前由 Tina Charles 持有的紀錄。

However, the games also highlighted a well-known rivalry between Reese and Indiana's Caitlin Clark, which started during their college years in 2023. This tension led to verbal arguments and physical play on the court. Furthermore, Reese has claimed that some of Clark's fans have shown racial hatred, including the use of AI-generated images. Although a WNBA investigation in May 2025 found no evidence, Reese continues to assert the importance of her identity as a Black woman.

然而，這些比賽也凸顯了 Reese 與印第安納的 Caitlin Clark 之間著名的對手關係，兩人早在 2023 年大學時期就開始不合。這種緊張關係導致了場上的言語爭執和肢體衝突。此外，Reese 聲稱部分 Clark 的球迷表現出種族仇恨，包括使用 AI 生成的圖像。儘管 WNBA 在 2025 年 5 月的調查中未發現證據，但 Reese 仍繼續強調其作為黑人女性身份的重要性。

Social and political issues also played a role during the June 18 game. Reese was seen singing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' known as the Black National Anthem, during Juneteenth events. Reese later explained that she did this because the opposing crowd was being hostile, and she wanted to honor her ancestors. This happened while Reese is gaining a lot of fame and money, including several corporate deals and the purchase of a luxury Rolls-Royce Cullinan. This follows her move from the Chicago Sky to the Dream in April 2026, a trade that Chicago's general manager described as a way to balance the team's roster.

社會與政治議題在 6 月 18 日的比賽中也扮演了角色。在 Juneteenth 活動期間，有人看到 Reese 演唱被稱為「黑人國歌」的 "Lift Every Voice and Sing"。Reese 後來解釋，她這樣做是因為對手觀眾表現得具有敵意，她希望向祖先致敬。當時 Reese 正獲得巨大的名聲與財富，包括數筆企業代言合約以及購買了一輛豪華的 Rolls-Royce Cullinan。此前，她在 2026 年 4 月從芝加哥天空隊轉會至夢之隊，芝加哥總經理將此次交易描述為平衡球隊陣容的一種方式。

Conclusion

The Atlanta Dream now have a record of 11-4 and will play the Toronto Tempo on June 22.

亞特蘭大夢之隊目前的紀錄為 11 勝 4 負，將於 6 月 22 日與多倫多 Tempo 對賽。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The "B2 Leap": From Simple Lists to Complex Connections

An A2 student says: "The team played fast. They won the game. They scored 100 points." A B2 student says: "The success was due to the team's faster pace, which led to a record-breaking score."

To bridge this gap, we are looking at Cohesive Devices—the 'glue' that turns basic sentences into professional narratives.

🛠 The Linguistic Tool: Logical Connectors

In the text, notice how the author doesn't just give facts; they show the relationship between them. Look at these three specific patterns:

  1. The "Contrast" Pivot →\rightarrow "However..."

    • A2 style: "The games were good. But there was a rivalry."
    • B2 style: "The games highlighted a victory; however, they also highlighted a well-known rivalry."
    • Why it works: It signals to the reader that a change in direction is coming.

  2. The "Addition" Layer →\rightarrow "Furthermore..."

    • A2 style: "And she said fans were mean."
    • B2 style: "Furthermore, Reese has claimed that some fans have shown racial hatred."
    • Why it works: It adds a new, stronger point to the argument without using the simple word "and."

  3. The "Reasoning" Link →\rightarrow "Due to..."

    • A2 style: "They won because they were fast."
    • B2 style: "This success was due to the team's faster pace."
    • Why it works: "Due to" is more formal than "because" and allows you to connect a result directly to a cause.

🚀 Quick Upgrade Guide

Stop using these →\rightarrow Start using these:

  • And →\rightarrow Moreover / Furthermore
  • But →\rightarrow However / Nevertheless
  • Because →\rightarrow Due to / Owing to

Pro Tip: To sound B2, stop thinking in "bullet points" and start thinking in "chains." Every sentence should be a link to the previous one.

Vocabulary Learning

emphasized (v.)
To give special importance or value to something in speaking or writing.
Example:The teacher emphasized the importance of arriving on time for the exam.
rivalry (n.)
Competition between two people or groups who are trying to be better than each other.
Example:The rivalry between the two football teams has lasted for decades.
tension (n.)
A feeling of nervousness, anger, or lack of trust between people.
Example:There was a lot of tension in the room during the meeting.
assert (v.)
To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Example:She continued to assert that she was innocent of the charges.
hostile (adj.)
Unfriendly, antagonistic, or showing strong opposition.
Example:The speaker faced a hostile crowd that disagreed with his views.
roster (n.)
A list of the people or players who are part of a specific team or organization.
Example:The coach decided to add a new goalkeeper to the team roster.
Practice B2 words in a crossword→
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