Dream host ‘Barbie Night’ vs. Aces

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Dream host ‘Barbie Night’ vs. Aces

The Atlanta Dream hosted “Barbie Night” on Monday at State Farm Arena as they took on the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces came away with a convincing 109-87 victory.

Dream fans wave pink towels during the Dream’s game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream lost to the Aces, 109-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A young Atlanta Dream fan waves a pink flag before their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese smiles as she is introduced before their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream fans cheer during the first half of Atlanta’s game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Fans hold the Angel Reese Barbie doll before the Dream’s game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The Angel Reese Barbie doll sits as Reese speaks to members of the media before the Dream’s game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The Angel Reese Barbie doll sits as Reese speaks to members of the media before the Dream’s game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese speaks to members of the media before their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese speaks to members of the media before their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese speaks to members of the media before their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese speaks to members of the media with her Barbie doll at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese speaks to members of the media with her Barbie doll at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese speaks to members of the media with her Barbie doll at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (left) drives against Dream forward Naz Hillmon at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Aces center A'ja Wilson attempts a shot against Dream forward Angel Reese at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Allisha Gray (right) controls the ball against Aces guard Jewell Loyd during the first half at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese catches a pass against Aces guard Jewell Loyd at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Jordin Canada (front) drives against Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Aces forward Kierstan Bell (right) attempts a shot against Dream forward Angel Reese at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese is introduced before their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese celebrates after making a basket against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese celebrates after making a basket against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream head coach Karl Smesko reacts to a play during the first half of their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese reacts to a call by an official during their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese reacts to a play during their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Fans wave pink towels during the Dream’s game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese reacts to a call by an official during the second half of their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese signs autographs for fans after their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream lost to the Aces, 109-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Naz Hillmon (left) speaks to teammates after their 109-87 loss to the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese signs autographs for fans after their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Naz Hillmon (center), forward Sika Koné (right) and other players walk off of the court after their 109-87 loss to the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese autographs her Barbie doll for a fan after their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese signs autographs for fans after their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese autographs her Barbie doll for a fan after their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese autographs her Barbie doll for a fan after their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (right) drives against Dream guard Allisha Gray at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Jordin Canada (from left) drives against Las Vegas Aces forward Stephanie Talbot and center A'ja Wilson at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A fan tries to get Dream forward Angel Reese to autograph her Barbie doll at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Jordin Canada sits on the bench following their 109-87 loss to the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Rhyne Howard (bottom) attempts a shot against Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese (left) attempts a shot against Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese (left) attempts a shot against Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

Dream fans wave pink towels during the Dream’s game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream lost to the Aces, 109-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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