Dream take 2-1 Finals lead as Reese delivers another double-double

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Angel Reese scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries 97-71 to take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals.

Angel Reese scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals series. Rhyne Howard contributed 16 points and Naz Hillmon added 15 for the Dream. Gabby Williams scored 15 points for the Valkyries and Tiffany Hayes added 14.

Reese has been dominant throughout the series. She recorded her second consecutive double-double, having posted 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2, and she now has a double-double in each Finals game. She has totalled 51 points and 28 rebounds in Atlanta's two victories so far.

The Dream controlled the game from the start, leading 23-15 after the first quarter. Golden State mounted a challenge in the third quarter with the score tied at 49, but Atlanta responded with eight straight points and pulled away to win decisively. Atlanta scored 12 of the final 14 points in the third quarter. Game 4 takes place on Saturday in Atlanta.

Dream take 2-1 Finals lead as Reese delivers another double-double — Image: Daily Mail Sport

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Angel Reese taunts rival with foul-mouthed insult in record-breaking performance that edges Atlanta Dream closer to WNBA titleThe Atlanta Dream moved one step closer to their first WNBA title with an emphatic performance from superstar Angel Reese.Daily Mail Sport · 22 Oct, 05:07
Dream rip Valkyries in Game 3 behind Angel Reese’s double-double to take lead in WNBA FinalsAngel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Dream beat the Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals.New York Post · 22 Oct, 04:17
Angel Reese delivers another double-double as Atlanta Dream take 2–1 lead in WNBA FinalsAngel Reese posted 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream seized a 2-1 WNBA Finals lead with a dominant 97-71 win over the Valkyries.Fox News · 22 Oct, 03:54

In this story: Angel Reese · Atlanta Dream · Golden State Valkyries · Rhyne Howard · Naz Hillmon

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