Angel Reese (again), Valkyries' starters among WNBA Finals winners and losers

Key Points:

• The Atlanta Dream took a 2-1 lead in the 2026 WNBA Finals with a dominant 95-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries, fueled by Angel Reese's historic third consecutive double-double in the Finals.
• Angel Reese led the Dream with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals, becoming the first player in WNBA Finals history to record three straight double-doubles in her first postseason appearance.
• Rhyne Howard contributed significantly with 16 points and five steals, setting a WNBA Finals record by recording five or more steals in consecutive games, helping Atlanta's disruptive defense hold Golden State to 35% shooting.
• The Golden State Valkyries struggled offensively, especially their leading scorer Gabby Williams, who shot 5-for-18 and was limited by Atlanta's defense, while the starters collectively underperformed with only 33 points.
• Turnover issues plagued Golden State, with 17 giveaways leading to 22 points for Atlanta, highlighting the Valkyries' need to improve ball security and offensive execution to stay competitive in the series.