Angel Reese determined to lead something special for Atlanta Dream starting on big WNBA Finals stage

The Atlanta Dream found fresh energy from their star player Angel Reese as they battled back from a 0-10 record to even the WNBA Finals series against Golden State Valkyries at two games apiece. Reese, described by coach Karl Smesko as a "superstar" with "sheer focus and fierce determination," led the Dream's comeback effort in Game 2, scoring 30 points and grabbing 16 rebounds while setting a WNBA Finals single-game record with six steals.

The Dream's defense, bolstered by Reese's relentless effort, frustrated the Valkyries, who committed 19 turnovers leading to 24 points for Atlanta. Reese admitted her frustration from the previous Game 1 loss, where the Valkyries stifled her defense, but vowed to change her approach. Reese's performance earned her the title of the youngest player to achieve a 30-point, 15-rebound performance in a playoff game, and one of only six players to do so in the postseason.

With the Dream's home crowd behind her, Reese aims to lead the team to their first championship and build a lasting legacy for the Atlanta Dream.