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  "id": 15700427,
  "title": "Dream’s Angel Reese reveals Liberty stars’ message that is fueling her in WNBA Finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/dreams-angel-reese-reveals-liberty-stars-message-that-is-fueling-her",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T04:42:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dream-angel-reese-reveals-liberty-044224028.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the WNBA Finals, the Atlanta Dream secured a hard-fought 79-65 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Monday, tying the series at 1-1. Forward Angel Reese, who led the team with 30 points and 16 rebounds, the highest in both categories, cemented her place as only the third player in league history to achieve this feat in the Finals. Reese's powerful performance, coupled with three assists and two blocks, provided the Dream with the boost they needed to overcome adversity. The Dream had previously swept the Liberty in the semifinals, marking their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013. Reese emphasized that while Game 1 was challenging, the team's focus and determination allowed them to move forward and reclaim their identity. In Game 3, which will take place at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, they will strive to replicate their success and advance further in the tournament.",
  "summary": "Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream stole a game on the road on Monday, beating the Golden State Valkyries, 79-65, in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center to tie the best-of-seven series at 1-1. Reese led the charge with a double-double of 30 points and 16 rebounds, which were both game-highs, in 34 minutes. She added three assists and two […] The post Dream’s Angel Reese reveals Liberty…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Atlanta Dream even WNBA finals with win over Valkyries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/atlanta-dream-even-wnba-finals-with-win-over-valkyries",
        "published": "2026-10-20T02:23:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Angel Reese Makes WNBA Finals History in Dream Win Over Valkyries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/angel-reese-makes-wnba-finals-history-in-dream-win-over-valkyries",
        "published": "2026-10-20T04:12:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Reese stars as Dream win first WNBA Finals match",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/reese-stars-as-dream-win-first-wnba-finals-match",
        "published": "2026-10-20T06:24:13.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}