Angel Reese etched her name in WNBA Finals history, delivering a stellar 21-point, 12-rebound performance that propelled the Atlanta Dream to a commanding 97-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries and a 2-1 series lead. Reese’s dominant showing marked her second consecutive game with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, a feat unmatched by any player younger than her in Finals history, and placing her in elite company alongside A’ja Wilson. The rookie sensation has been the driving force behind the Dream’s success, amassing a staggering 51 points and 28 rebounds across the team’s two pivotal wins in the best-of-seven series. The electric atmosphere at State Farm Arena, packed with a sellout crowd, underscored the growing excitement for the Dream, who are now just two wins away from their first-ever WNBA championship. Amidst the on-court action, both the Dream and Valkyries continued a trend of leaving the court during the national anthem, marking the third consecutive game of their absence, a decision that has drawn league-wide attention. Reese, however, remained unfazed, igniting the Dream’s offense from the opening tip and ensuring Atlanta maintained control throughout the game, fending off Valkyries’ rallies with clutch plays and crucial contributions from teammates like Naz Hillmon and Rhyne Howard, ultimately securing a decisive win that has shifted the momentum firmly in Atlanta’s favor.
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