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Rhyne Howard was hounding Golden State players on defense, making WNBA history with her performance in the Atlanta Dream’s 79-65 win over the Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night.
Howard is going through the fifth season of her career in the league with the Dream. She shines as one of the best players in the league, looking to help Atlanta reach the mountaintop after getting to the championship stage this postseason.
In 27 minutes of action, Howard didn’t have the best night offensively but made up for it with her defense. She finished with a stat line of five points, six steals, two rebounds, two assists, and one block. She shot 2-of-7 from the field, including 1-of-5 from beyond the arc. Her stealing display set her apart in WNBA Finals history, per the league itself.
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“With six steals tonight, Rhyne Howard has broken the WNBA Finals record for most steals in a game,” the WNBA wrote.
How Rhyne Howard, Dream played against Valkyries
Rhyne Howard was a big bright spot on defense despite her offensive woes. This helped the Dream contain the Valkyries attack as they even up the series at one game apiece.
Both teams traded blows in the first half, only seeing Atlanta lead 39-37 at the break. They came alive in the third quarter, taking full control after outscoring Golden State 21-9 and not looking back.
Three players scored in double-digits for Atlanta in the win. Angel Reese led the charge with 30 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal. She shot 10-of-16 overall, including 1-of-1 from downtown, and 9-of-11 from the charity stripe. Allisha Gray came next with 18 points and five rebounds, while Jordan Canada provided 13 points and 10 assists.
The Dream will look to take a 2-1 series lead when they host the Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. That contest commences on Oct. 21 as tip-off starts at 8 p.m. ET.
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