Sports · October 20, 2026
‘It’s Frustrating,’ ‘It Starts With Me’ — Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase, Veronica Burton Address Game 2 Turnover Nightmare vs. Angel Reese’s Dream
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 on Monday night to even the WNBA Finals at 1-1. Angel Reese led Atlanta with 30 points and 16 rebounds, becoming the youngest player to record a 30-15 game in WNBA Finals history. The series moves to Atlanta for Game 3 on Wednesday. Following the game, Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase and guard Veronica Burton addressed the team's high turnover count, while media outlets highlighted a third-quarter moment where Reese appeared frustrated with her teammates despite her historic performance.
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- Yahoo SportsSports network
‘It’s Frustrating,’ ‘It Starts With Me’ — Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase, Veronica Burton Address Game 2 Turnover Nightmare vs. Angel Reese’s Dream
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Angel Reese dominates Game 2 as Atlanta Dream even WNBA Finals against Golden State Valkyries
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How the Dream beat the Valkyries at Ballhalla to even the WNBA Finals
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Angel Reese gives up mid-play on her Atlanta Dream teammates during historic WNBA Finals Game 2 performance
Read at New York Post ↗ - CBS SportsSports network
2026 WNBA playoffs bracket, WNBA Finals schedule: Dream take Game 2 vs. Valkyries
Read at CBS Sports ↗ - The GuardianMainstream
Angel Reese’s superb 30-point double-double helps Dream even WNBA finals
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in Game 2.
- The WNBA Finals series is now tied 1-1.
- Angel Reese recorded 30 points and 16 rebounds.
- The game took place at the Chase Center (Ballhalla) on a Monday night.
- Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta.
Reported by only some outlets
- Angel Reese is the youngest player to record 30 points and 15 rebounds in a Finals game.
- Both teams left the floor for the national anthem and returned immediately after.
- The Golden State Valkyries committed a high number of turnovers.
- Angel Reese was seen waving her hands and appearing to stop play during the third quarter when she did not receive the ball.
- This was the first WNBA Finals victory in Atlanta Dream franchise history.
Confirmed
- Atlanta Dream won 79-65.
- Series tied 1-1.
- Angel Reese scored 30 points with 16 rebounds.
- Game 3 is in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Reported
- The Valkyries suffered a 'turnover nightmare' (Yahoo Sports)
- Both teams left the court for the national anthem (Fox News)
Rumor
- Angel Reese 'quit' on a play mid-game (New York Post citing social media)
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