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The Atlanta Dream looked to tie the best-of-seven WNBA Finals as they faced the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 at Chase Center on Monday.
The Valkyries drew first blood, 68-64, in Game 1 on Saturday.
Angel Reese was on a mission right from the get-go, setting the tempo for the Dream with her energy and relentlessness. She finished the first half with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting, seven rebounds, one assist, and one block in 17 minutes.
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Angel Reese DOMINATED in the first half for the Dream 😤
🔸15 points on 6-of-9 shooting
🔸7 rebounds
🔸1 assist
🔸1 blockAtlanta holds a 39-37 lead over the Valkyries at halftime! pic.twitter.com/nZa0KUCjft
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Atlanta went into the break with a two-point lead, 39-37.
The Dream could work on their efficiency, as they shot only 38% from the field.
The 24-year-old Reese has always been an intense competitor, even during her college days at LSU, and she surely won’t let up against the Valkyries, especially with her first championship in the WNBA within reach.
In Game 1, the three-time All-Star had 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting, a game-high 12 rebounds, two steals, and one block in 35 minutes. Reese admitted that she could have attacked the defense more.
“I don’t think they really did anything (to slow me down in the second half). Maybe that was just on me. I wasn’t aggressive enough with the ball. So, I’m definitely going to do a better job of that next game,” said Reese, adding that they have to go into the film room and review their shortcomings.
Reese’s first season with the Dream has been exceptional. She helped the team reach 30 wins and was named Defensive Player of the Year. She also led the league in rebounds and double-doubles.
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