Sports · October 22, 2026
Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals
In Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Angel Reese led the Dream with 21 points and 12 rebounds, making history as the youngest player to record 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in consecutive WNBA Finals games. The series continues with Game 4 on Saturday in Atlanta, where both franchises are competing for their first-ever league championship.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3.
- The Atlanta Dream currently lead the WNBA Finals 2-1.
- Angel Reese recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds in the game.
- Game 4 will be held in Atlanta on Saturday.
- This was the Dream's first-ever lead in a WNBA Finals series.
Reported by only some outlets
- Angel Reese is the youngest player in WNBA Finals history to record 20 points and 10 rebounds in consecutive games.
- Atlanta outscored Golden State 12-2 to close the third quarter in Game 3.
- The WNBA salary cap increased from $1.5 million in 2025 to $7 million in 2026 following a labor battle.
- Rhyne Howard scored 16 points and Naz Hillmon scored 15 points for Atlanta.
- The 2026 WNBA Finals is a best-of-seven series.
Confirmed
- Atlanta Dream leads the series 2-1.
- Final score of Game 3 was 97-71.
- Angel Reese scored 21 points and 12 rebounds.
- Game 4 is on Saturday in Atlanta.
Reported
- Atlanta has outscored Golden State 63-35 in the third quarter across all three games. (New York Post)
- Players from both teams left the floor for the national anthem for the third straight game. (Fox News)
Political angle
Right: Fox News emphasizes the teams skipping the national anthem as a primary narrative alongside the game result.
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