WNBA: Angel Reese stars as Atlanta Dream win first Finals match with victory against Golden State Valkyries
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Dream secured their first-ever win in the WNBA Finals by defeating the Golden State Valkyries 79-65, leveling the series at 1-1.
- Angel Reese led the Dream with 30 points and 16 rebounds, becoming only the third player in Finals history to achieve 30 points and 15 rebounds in a game.
- The Dream took control in a critical 13-minute stretch across the third and fourth quarters, outscoring the Valkyries 30-8 during that period.
- Reese, in her first season with the Dream after a trade from the Chicago Sky, is also the youngest player to reach this milestone in a WNBA post-season game.
- Defensive guard Allisha Gray praised Reese's determination, noting her strong response after a less effective performance in the previous game.
