Angel Reese Leads Atlanta in Valkyries vs Dream WNBA Finals Game 3

Angel Reese Dominates as Atlanta Takes Series Lead in Valkyries vs Dream Showdown

Angel Reese delivered 21 points and 12 rebounds to power the Atlanta Dream to a 97-71 victory against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night. The win gives Atlanta a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals series.

Rhyne Howard chipped in 16 points while Naz Hillmon added 15 for the home side. For Golden State, Gabby Williams put up 15 points and Tiffany Hayes finished with 14 in the physical contest.

Arena Upgrade and Sold-Out Crowd

Originally scheduled for the 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena, the matchup was shifted to the larger State Farm Arena in cooperation with the Atlanta Hawks. The 17,000-seat venue completely sold out, drawing a packed crowd that included notable music figures like Ludacris.

Key Third Quarter Momentum

The turning point arrived during the third quarter when a 49-49 tie broke open. Atlanta launched an 8-0 run sparked by Reese, and later closed out the period by scoring 12 of the final 14 points to pull away. Throughout the series, the Dream have outscored Golden State 63-35 combined in the third quarter alone.

Looking Ahead to Game 4

The Atlanta Dream will host Game 4 on Saturday at State Farm Arena, which is another officially sold-out event. Golden State will look to regroup and even the series before heading back.

Sources: ESPN, Yahoo Sports, KQED.