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Angel Reese delivered 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream crushed the Golden State Valkyries 97-71, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals in front of over 17,000 fans.
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The Atlanta Dream are one step closer to a maiden WNBA title after dismantling the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the Finals, seizing a commanding 2-1 series lead.
Angel Reese was the standout performer, pouring in 21 points and hauling down 12 rebounds in a display that left the Valkyries with no answers. Rhyne Howard chipped in 16 points and five steals, while Naz Hillmon added 15 points off the bench.
The Dream opted to stage their Finals home games at State Farm Arena rather than their regular home, Gateway Center Arena - and the gamble paid off handsomely. A crowd of 17,099 packed the venue, creating an electric atmosphere.
Atlanta took control from the outset, leading 23-15 after the opening quarter before heading into the break up 46-40. The second half was a different level entirely. The Dream outscored Golden State 51-31 across the final two periods, turning a competitive contest into a rout.
Their dominance in the paint was particularly striking, outscoring the Valkyries 44-20 in that area.
Neither franchise has lifted the WNBA championship trophy before. The Dream are chasing their first ever title, while the Valkyries - only in their second season of existence - are the new kids on the block.
The series has drawn record viewership figures, underlining the surging popularity of women's basketball at the highest level. Game 4 presents a chance for Atlanta to move within one win of the crown.
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