Angel Reese stars again as Atlanta Dream thrash Valkyries to seize WNBA finals lead
Angel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to a 97-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA finals, giving Atlanta a 2-1 series lead. Reese recorded a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
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The WNBA finals are seeing record-breaking viewership, signaling a significant surge in the commercial and cultural popularity of women's professional basketball.
Angel Reese reacts during Atlanta’s 97-71 win over Golden State in Game 3 of the WNBA finals on Wednesday. Angel Reese reacts during Atlanta’s 97-71 win over Golden State in Game 3 of the WNBA finals on Wednesday. WNBA Angel Reese stars again as Atlanta Dream thrash Valkyries to seize WNBA finals lead Reese posts 21 points and 12 rebounds in Game 3
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Angel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA finals.
Rhyne Howard added 16 points and Naz Hillmon had 15 for the Dream, who host Game 4 on Saturday.
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