{
  "id": 15994851,
  "title": "‘You can’t guard me!’: Angel Reese sends a message during WNBA Finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/you-cant-guard-me-angel-reese-sends-a-message-during-wnba-finals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T03:47:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/t-guard-angel-reese-sends-034704811.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlanta, Georgia, USA – October 21, 2026 – Angel Reese, forward for the Atlanta Dream, has been the standout player in the 2026 WNBA Finals so far. Her performance in Game 3 of the series solidified her dominance, leading the Dream to a 97-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries to take a 2-1 series lead. Reese's impact was evident in the second quarter when she knocked down a tough basket, drawing attention from the crowd and media alike. After scoring, she could be heard yelling \"you can’t guard me!\" at the Valkyries, a statement backed up by her team's performance that night. The Dream's win marked their first Finals victory in franchise history, following Reese's 30-point, 16-rebound performance in Game 2. Her dominance continued in the third quarter, as the Dream outscored the Valkyries 63-35. The game was relocated to State Farm Arena to accommodate a larger crowd, and Reese and the Dream delivered an impressive performance, earning a lopsided win and a 2-1 lead in the series.",
  "summary": "Angel Reese has been the best player in the WNBA Finals so far, and she isn’t shy about letting the Golden State Valkyries know it. On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Dream star made that clear in the middle of Game 3. After knocking down a tough basket in the second quarter, Reese could be heard…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "WNBA Finals reaches early record viewership marks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/wnba-finals-reaches-early-record-viewership-marks",
        "published": "2026-10-22T01:15:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}