Angel Reese scored a game-high 30 factors because the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to degree their best-of-seven WNBA Finals collection on Monday.
Three-time WNBA All-Star and reigning defensive participant of the 12 months Reese delivered an enormous efficiency at each ends of the court docket as Atlanta bounced again from their recreation one defeat on Saturday.
In addition to main the scoring, Reese additionally got here up massive on the defensive finish with 16 rebounds, two blocks and a steal to subdue Golden State's Chase Heart house crowd.
"I'm simply doing no matter it takes to win," Reese mentioned in an on-court interview following the victory.
"This atmosphere is hard to play in. Shout out to the followers and shout to my group although — we got here and fought.
"Recreation one was powerful for us however we moved on and turned the web page and acquired again to who we’re."
Reese obtained scoring assist from Alisha Grey with 18 factors whereas Jordin Canada additionally reached double figures with 13 factors.
Golden State's recreation one hero Gabby Williams was restricted to 14 factors whereas Tiffany Hayes additionally completed with 14.
The collection now heads again to Atlanta for recreation three on Wednesday, with recreation 4 scheduled for Friday.
Each groups are chasing a primary WNBA title. The Dream have come up empty in three prior journeys to the Finals, most not too long ago in 2013.
The Valkyries, who final 12 months turned the primary WNBA enlargement franchise to succeed in the playoffs of their inaugural season, at the moment are contending for the title of their second.
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