Sports · October 22, 2026
Reese's latest double-double fuels Game 3 rout as Dream take 2-1 Finals lead
The Atlanta Dream took a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals after a decisive 97-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3. Angel Reese led the performance with 21 points and 12 rebounds, marking her third consecutive double-double of the series. Atlanta pulled away in the second half, continuing a trend of third-quarter dominance where they have outscored Golden State significantly across the series. Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday in Atlanta, where the Dream have the opportunity to move within one win of their first title.
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- ESPNSports network
Reese's latest double-double fuels Game 3 rout as Dream take 2-1 Finals lead
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3.
- The Dream lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.
- Angel Reese recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds.
- Rhyne Howard scored 16 points and Naz Hillmon added 15 for the Dream.
- Game 4 will be held in Atlanta on Saturday.
Reported by only some outlets
- Fox News reports that players from both teams were absent from the court during the national anthem for the third straight game.
- The Guardian reports an attendance of 17,099 at State Farm Arena.
- CBS Sports notes that the 2026 WNBA salary cap increased to $7 million following a labor battle.
- Fox News reports that Angel Reese is the youngest player in Finals history to record 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in consecutive games.
- The Guardian reports that Game 1 of the Finals drew a record 2.1 million TV viewers.
Confirmed
- Atlanta Dream won Game 3 97-71.
- Atlanta Dream leads the WNBA Finals 2-1.
- Angel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds in Game 3.
Reported
- Angel Reese is the youngest player to have 20/10 in consecutive Finals games. (Fox News)
- State Farm Arena attendance was 17,099. (The Guardian)
- WNBA Finals Game 1 drew 2.1 million viewers. (The Guardian)
- The WNBA salary cap rose to $7 million in 2026. (CBS Sports)
Political angle
Right: Fox News highlights that players from both teams skipped the national anthem for the third consecutive game.
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