Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries to lead Finals 2-1
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The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday to take a 2-1 series lead in the WNBA Finals.
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. Angel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds for Atlanta. Rhyne Howard added 16 points and Naz Hillmon contributed 15 for the Dream.
This was the second strong consecutive performance from Reese, who had 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2, which Atlanta also won. Reese now has a double-double in each game of the Finals. The Dream are hosting their first ever finals victory, with Game 4 scheduled for Saturday in Atlanta.
The turning point came in the third quarter when, with the game tied at 49, Atlanta scored eight straight points, including four by Reese. Golden State got within 59-55 on Tiffany Hayes' layup but could not close the gap further. Atlanta dominated the quarter, scoring 12 of the final 14 points. Across the three games, Atlanta has outscored Golden State 63-35 in the third quarter.

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- Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA FinalsAngel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals.News4Jax · 21 Oct, 18:10
- Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA FinalsAngel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals.Clickorlando · 21 Oct, 18:10
In this story: Atlanta Dream · Golden State Valkyries · Angel Reese · Rhyne Howard · Naz Hillmon · Tiffany Hayes
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