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The Atlanta Dream evened the best-of-seven WNBA Finals after beating the Golden State Valkyries, 79-65, in Game 2 at Chase Center on Monday, with Angel Reese posting an all-around performance.
Reese started like a house on fire in the first half and did not let up on the Valkyries. She finished with game-highs of 30 points and 16 rebounds on top of three assists, one steal, and two blocks in 34 minutes. She shot 10-of-16 from the field and 9-of-11 from the free-throw line.
ALL TIED UP AT 1️⃣-1️⃣!!!
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The Dream come into Ballhalla to take down the Valkyries and tie the series 🔥
30 points
16 rebounds
3 assists
2 blocksJordin Canada:
13 points
10 assists
7 rebounds pic.twitter.com/GdhMxz8Tfn— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 20, 2026
It was an exceptional bounce-back performance from Reese, who had 14 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks in their loss in Game 1.
The 26-year-old forward was relentless on both ends. Her energy was contagious as usual, as the Dream stayed aggressive throughout the contest. They led by as much as 26 points.
Allisha Gray added 18 points and five rebounds, while Jordin Canada had 13 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists.
Atlanta scored 24 points off Golden State’s 19 turnovers.
Reese has shown no signs of being nervous in her first trip to the WNBA Finals, which she claimed to have “manifested” in her maiden season with the Dream.
“When I came to Atlanta, I knew what I was getting. This team has poured so much into me. We poured so much into each other. I posted and tweeted, ’10/10/25,’ that I was manifesting the finals, and this is my moment. I’m supposed to be here. I thank God for this moment,” said the Defensive Player of the Year.
Atlanta is in the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.
Game 3 will shift to State Farm Arena on Wednesday.
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