Dream seek better shots as Valkyries tighten defence in Finals Game 2

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 00:31 · Archive

Atlanta Dream aim to improve their scoring in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals against Golden State Valkyries on Monday.

The Atlanta Dream will attempt to level the WNBA Finals series when they face the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 on Monday night. The Valkyries won Game 1 on Saturday, 68-64, with their swarming, physical defence proving particularly effective in shutting down Atlanta's top players down the stretch.

Dream coach Karl Smesko said the team must find ways to create better scoring chances in Game 2. Dream players met to discuss how they could improve their response to situations that arose in Game 1. Smesko said his team had 'pulled together' and understood the importance of Game 2, noting that teams must 'get over the disappointment' and learn from their mistakes quickly in the Finals.

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase challenged her team to step up their defensive intensity further. She said she was 'looking forward to our best four quarters of defense', adding 'It will be today, it better be.' Tiffany Hayes, the Valkyries guard who hit her face on the court late in Game 1, was cleared to play in Game 2.

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• Dream look to create better shots in Game 2 of WNBA Finals as Valkyries try to lock down on defenseGiven the way Golden State defended Angel Reese and Allisha Gray down the stretch in the WNBA Finals opener, Atlanta coach Karl Smesko is determined to find a way for the Dream to get better scoring chances in Game 2.News4Jax · 20 Oct, 00:08
• Dream look to create better shots in Game 2 of WNBA Finals as Valkyries try to lock down on defenseGiven the way Golden State defended Angel Reese and Allisha Gray down the stretch in the WNBA Finals opener, Atlanta coach Karl Smesko is determined to find a way for the Dream to get better scoring chances in Game 2.Clickorlando · 20 Oct, 00:08

In this story: Atlanta Dream · Golden State Valkyries · Karl Smesko · Natalie Nakase · Angel Reese · Allisha Gray · Tiffany Hayes

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