Borlase helps Atlanta Dream level WNBA finals series
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 04:32 · Archive
Australian rookie Izzy Borlase helped Atlanta Dream beat Golden State 79–65 to tie their best-of-seven WNBA finals series at 1–1.
Australian rookie Izzy Borlase helped Atlanta Dream to their historic first WNBA finals victory, defeating Golden State 79–65 at San Francisco's Chase Centre to level the best-of-seven series at 1–1. It was the Dream's first win in a title-deciding series after being swept in their three previous WNBA finals appearances.
Dream superstar Angel Reese was dominant with 30 points and 16 rebounds, becoming the third player in WNBA history to record at least 30 points and 15 rebounds in a finals game. Allisha Gray added 18 points and Jordin Canada contributed 13 points, including a three-pointer on the buzzer to give Atlanta a 60–46 lead after the third quarter.
Borlase played almost 17 minutes in game two. Though she missed all four field-goal attempts in the first half, she made a crucial defensive play late in the second period, blocking Veronica Burton to spark a Gray three-pointer that forced Golden State to call a timeout. The block drew celebration from Reese. Coach Karl Smesko's Dream will have home-court advantage for the next two games as they pursue their first WNBA championship.
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- Borlase block fires up star as Dream level WNBA finalsIzzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream have tied the best-of-seven WNBA finals series against Golden State at 1-1 as both teams chase their first championship.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 03:54
- Borlase block fires up star as Dream level WNBA finalsIzzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream have tied the best-of-seven WNBA finals series against Golden State at 1-1 as both teams chase their first championship.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 03:54
In this story: Izzy Borlase · Atlanta Dream · Golden State · Angel Reese · San Francisco
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