Angel Reese leads Dream past Valkyries to level WNBA Finals
Angel Reese recorded 30 points and 16 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in Game 2. Atlanta tied the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at 1-1 and earned the franchise's first Finals game victory.
WNBA Finals Game 2 winners and losers: Angel Reese puts up ridiculous numbers as Dream even series
CBS Sports analyzes how Reese sustained her production through both halves after Atlanta moved away from her in Game 1. The report also identifies Golden State's turnovers and Atlanta's defensive pressure as decisive factors.
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Dream vs. Valkyries: WNBA Finals Game 2
Fox Sports' game page records Atlanta's 79-65 victory, Reese's 30 points and 16 rebounds and the resulting 1-1 series score. It supplements the result with game highlights and postgame press-conference material.
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Angel Reese's superb 30-point double-double helps Dream even WNBA finals
The Guardian highlights Reese's 30-point performance and Atlanta's second-half control in a 79-65 victory. It emphasizes that the win tied the series and shifted the Finals to Atlanta with neither franchise having previously won the title.
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Highlights: Atlanta Dream blessed by Angel Reese in Game 2 vs Valkyries
NBC Sports presents video evidence of Reese's interior scoring, rebounding and Atlanta's separation from Golden State. The highlight package frames the performance as a direct response to the Dream's Game 1 loss.
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Live Blog: 2026 WNBA Finals - Game 2
The league's live account documents the game's progression and confirms Reese's 30 points and 16 rebounds, Atlanta's first Finals win and the 1-1 series score. It also records Reese as the youngest player to produce at least 30 points and 15 rebounds in a Finals game.
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