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Angel Reese keeps finding new ways to make WNBA Finals history, and her latest mark puts her alongside one of the league’s all-time greats. Reese powered the Atlanta Dream to a 97-71 blowout of the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena, finishing with 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting, 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 34 minutes.
The win gave Atlanta a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
According to ESPN Insights, Reese is now the first player in WNBA history to record a double-double in each of her first three career Finals games. She also joined A’ja Wilson as the only players to post consecutive 20-point, 10-rebound games in a single WNBA Finals.
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Reese has been a force all series. She had 14 points and 12 rebounds in her Finals debut, a 68-64 Game 1 loss, then exploded for 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2 to give the Dream the first Finals win in franchise history.
On Wednesday, she added another wrinkle to her game. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year knocked down two three-pointers, including one late in the first quarter that put Atlanta up 22-12. Her second triple made it 30-23 in the second quarter, and she followed it with a steal that set up a Rhyne Howard three.
The Dream remain unbeaten this season when Reese makes a three, including the regular season and playoffs, according to the WNBA.
Reese also brought plenty of energy. After drawing a foul on a layup against Aminata Gueye, she let the Valkyries hear about it before chest-bumping teammate Allisha Gray.
Atlanta got contributions up and down the roster. Howard added 16 points, Naz Hillmon scored 15, and Isobel Borlase chipped in 12 off the bench. The Dream shot 49% from the field and turned 17 Golden State turnovers into 22 points.
Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 15 points but needed 18 shots to get there, while Cecilia Zandalasini added 13. Golden State shot just 35% from the field and will need a far better effort to avoid falling into a deep hole.
Now two wins away from the first championship in franchise history, the Dream will look to take a commanding lead when they host Game 4 on Saturday.
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