Angel Reese's 30 Points Lead Dream to WNBA Finals Win
The Atlanta Dream achieved their first victory in the WNBA Finals by defeating the Golden State Valkyries 79-65, leveling the series at 1-1. Angel Reese was instrumental in the win, scoring 30 points and securing 16 rebounds.
The game took place in San Francisco, where the Dream held a narrow 39-37 lead at halftime. They dominated a crucial 13-minute stretch in the third and fourth quarters, scoring 30 points while allowing only eight to the Valkyries.
Reese contributed nine points during this decisive period, making her the third player in WNBA Finals history to record 30 points and 15 rebounds in a game, following Jonquel Jones in 2019 and Breanna Stewart in 2020. At 24 years old, she is also the youngest player to achieve this milestone in a WNBA post-season match.
Allisha Gray, a defensive guard for the Dream, praised Reese's performance, noting her determination. The Dream had previously lost the first game of the series 68-64.
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