Angel Reese leads Atlanta Dream to brink of first WNBA title

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 23:32 · Archive

Angel Reese has helped the Atlanta Dream to a 97-71 victory over Golden State in the WNBA Finals, leaving them two wins away from their first championship.

Angel Reese has helped the Atlanta Dream to within two wins of their first WNBA championship after a 97-71 victory over Golden State on Wednesday night. Reese joined the Dream this season in a trade from Chicago and has emerged as the team's emotional leader in her first postseason appearance since entering the league three years ago.

Reese became only the second player in finals history to record at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in consecutive games, joining A'ja Wilson. At 24 years old, she also became the youngest player to achieve three straight double-doubles in the finals. Teammate Jordin Canada, a two-time champion, said: 'Angel shows up in every game.'

After Wednesday's win, Reese spoke about her approach to the season. 'I just want to be able to come in every day and just pour into everybody, bring energy, bring the morale because I think it's contagious,' she said. 'I'm hype all the time and bringing confidence into everybody. In my heart, I'm not letting you take this from us.' Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday.

How it is being reported

• Angel Reese fuels Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals surge and is now 2 wins from her first titleAngel Reese has always exuded confidence on and off the basketball court.Clickorlando · 23 Oct, 22:53
• Angel Reese fuels Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals surge and is now 2 wins from her first titleAngel Reese has always exuded confidence on and off the basketball court.News4Jax · 23 Oct, 22:53

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