# Atlanta Dream beat Valkyries 97-71 in WNBA Finals

> Atlanta Dream secure 2-1 lead over Golden State Valkyries in WNBA Finals.
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- Summary: Atlanta Dream secure 2-1 lead over Golden State Valkyries in WNBA Finals. Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries 97-71 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals.
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- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/atlanta-dream-beat-valkyries-wnba-finals-2-1-lead/4162211
- Published: 2026-10-22T02:33:56+00:00
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- Topics: atlanta dream, golden state valkyries, wnba finals, angel reese, rhyne howard, state farm arena, wnba, news, local
## Atlanta Dream beat Valkyries 97-71
Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals.
## Angel Reese leads Dream
Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help Dream beat Valkyries 97-71.
## Reese's double-double streak
Reese has a double-double in each game of the finals.
## State Farm Arena crowd
State Farm Arena seats over 17,000 fans versus Gateway Center's 3,500.
## Reese's game impact
Reese scored 15 points and helped Dream dominate third quarter 63-35.
## Valkyries' response
Valkyries scored 15 points from Gabby Williams and 14 from Tiffany Hayes.
## Enes Kanter Freedom
Enes Kanter Freedom refused luxury suite at State Farm Arena.
## Key takeaway

Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries 97-71 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals.