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Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are two wins away from the ultimate WNBA dream.
The Dream took the series lead in the 2026 WNBA Finals by thwarting the Golden State Valkyries in a 97-71 win in Game 3 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Atlanta dominated from start to finish of the contest, as the Dream now lead the series, 2-1.
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Once again, Reese delivered a big performance for her team, leading the Dream in points and rebounds. She finished Game 3 with 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting rom the floor with two 3-pointers to go along with 12 boards, three steals and three asissts in 34 minutes of action. Meanwhile, three other Dream starters scored in double figures, as Rhyne Howard provided 16 points, and Naz Hilmon put up 15. Jordin Canada added 10 points.
Atlanta also got a big lift from its bench, particularly from Isobel Borlase, who shot 5-for-10 for 12 points.
But it’s the Dream’s defense that truly made life hard for the visiting Golden State side.
Both teams attempted 69 shots from the floor, but the Valkyries connected on just 35 percent of their attempts to 49 percent by Atlanta. Golden State also turned the ball over 17 times, and the Dream converted thos miscues into 22 points. Conversely, Atlanta’s 10 turnvors were turned into just seven points by the Valkyries.
Golden State got 15 points from Gabby Williams, but she needed 18 shots to get there. Cecilia Zandalasini shot 4-for-8 for 13 points, while the other three starters combined for only five points.
The Dream can get even closer to winning the WNBA title on Saturday, wtih Game 4 at State Farm Arena.
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