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Angel Reese leads Dream to WNBA Finals win
Angel Reese scores 21 points to give Atlanta Dream a 2-1 series lead in WNBA Finals.
In brief
Angel Reese scores 21 points to give Atlanta Dream a 2-1 series lead in WNBA Finals. Angel Reese scored 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Dream over the Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, giving Atlanta a 2-1 series lead. Originally reported by The Banner.
Angel Reese at State Farm Arena
Angel Reese reclined in a courtside seat with her left foot tapping in her Barbie signature sneaker.
“Y’all want me?”
Reese scores 21 points
Reese scored 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Dream over the Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3.
Reese’s game impact
Reese’s performance forced a Golden State timeout and earned her a 2-1 series lead for Atlanta.
Reese’s leadership
Reese described how she creates team confidence with her energy and competitive spirit.
“Y’all not taking this [game] from us”
Reese’s defensive prowess
Reese was named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year by Associated Press in September 2026.
Dream’s attendance surge
Atlanta Dream attendance rose 54.7% this year after trading for Reese in April.
State Farm Arena upgrade
The Dream moved from 3,500-seat Gateway Center to 17,000-seat State Farm Arena starting next season.
Dream’s TV ratings
Dream-Valkyries Game 1 drew 2.1 million viewers, the most in WNBA history.
Reese’s team impact
Reese’s star power helped the Dream’s playoff run and earned them a 2-1 series lead.
The big picture
Angel Reese scored 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Dream over the Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, giving Atlanta a 2-1 series lead.
