Atlanta Dream dominates Golden State Valkyries for WNBA Finals Game 2 win
SAN FRANCISCO — The Atlanta Dream go as Angel Reese goes. It’s a point that veteran forward DeWanna Bonner has preached throughout the postseason. In Monday night’s Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, Reese proved it to be true, once again, dominating in the Dream’s 79-65 win over the Golden State Valkyries to even the best-of-seven series as it heads to Atlanta. Dream coach Karl Smesko was adamant after…
San Francisco — In the WNBA Finals Game 2, the Atlanta Dream triumphed over the Golden State Valkyries, 79-65, tying the best-of-seven series in Atlanta. Rookie forward Angel Reese shined, scoring 30 points, pulling down 16 rebounds, and making 9 of her 11 free throws. Allisha Gray contributed 18 points. This marked the Dream's first WNBA Finals victory.
The Dream's lead expanded to 42-42 in the third quarter before they executed an 18-4 scoring surge, with Reese accounting for 9 of those points. Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase had anticipated a more aggressive start from her team, but the Dream maintained control throughout the game, despite both teams shooting just 34 percent from the field.
The Dream will host Games 3 and 4 in Atlanta. Updates will follow. Originally published in The Athletic.
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