PORTLAND (Interstat) — Angel Reese recorded 18 points, 12 rebounds and five assists to lead the Atlanta Dream to an 86-66 victory over the Portland Fire on Friday night at Moda Center before 13,602.

Atlanta jumped to an early lead, outscoring Portland 16-14 in the first quarter and 22-17 in the second to take a 38-31 halftime advantage. The Dream extended the margin in the third quarter, scoring 21 points to Portland’s 22, then closed with a 27-13 fourth quarter.

Naz Hillmon added 14 points and seven rebounds for Atlanta. Rhyne Howard also scored 14 points with four assists. Jordin Canada contributed nine points and four assists.

Sarah Ashlee Barker led Portland with 14 points. Carla Leite added 11 points and four assists. Holly Winterburn dished seven assists and scored six points.

The Dream improved to 5-2, while the Fire fell to 5-4. Atlanta shot efficiently from the floor, while Portland struggled from three-point range and the free-throw line.