Dream's Angel Reese gets position update after preseason debut struggles
Angel Reese struggled with scoring efficiency in her preseason debut for the Atlanta Dream, finishing with eight points on 2-of-7 shooting and four missed free throws in 13 minutes against the Chicago Sky. Despite the box score, head coach Karl Smesko expressed optimism, noting Reese's versatility and defensive contributions while emphasizing she is still adjusting to her new team. The Dream won the game 87-78, with Reese playing center in place of the injured Brionna Jones.
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