Angel Reese's unwavering confidence has propelled the Atlanta Dream to a 2-1 lead over the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals. Her leadership and infectious energy have lifted her teammates, putting the Dream within two wins of their first title.
01Summary
- 01Reese recorded 21 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, three steals and two 3-pointers in the Dream's 97-71 Game 3 victory.
- 02Five Dream players scored in double figures, and the team shot 49.3% from the field in Game 3.
- 03Reese had a 30-point, 16-rebound performance in Game 2 to help secure a 79-65 win in San Francisco.
- 04Reese won Defensive Player of the Year after being traded from the Chicago Sky to the Dream in April.
- 05Rhyne Howard became the first player in WNBA history with five or more steals in back-to-back Finals games.
02Why it matters
This series highlights how individual star power can galvanise a team and fanbase, with Reese's popularity enabling the Dream to host Finals games at State Farm Arena. A title would cement Reese's status as a transformative figure in the WNBA.
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