Transcript: Atlanta Dream 79, Golden State Valkyries 65. Dream stun Valkyries behind Reese's 30-point night. Angel Reese led everyone with 30 points.
The story
Golden State held serve early, winning the 1st quarter 21-18, but Atlanta's offense took over from there. The Dream trailed by as many as 6 and still won. A 10-0 run in the 2nd quarter helped Atlanta take a 39-37 halftime lead. The 3rd quarter belonged entirely to Atlanta: a 21-9 demolition that included an 8-0 run and pushed the Dream ahead 60-46. The Valkyries matched Atlanta's 19 points in the 4th, but the damage was done. Angel Reese led the way with 30 points and 16 rebounds for the Dream. Jordin Canada added 13 points and 10 assists. For Golden State, Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes each scored 14.
2Reese dominated on both ends for Atlanta, posting 30 points and 16 rebounds. She made 10 field goals and 9 free throws, adding 3 assists and 2 blocks in the victory.
The stat line
The stat line
| Golden State Valkyries | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabby Williams | 14 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Veronica Burton | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Kaila Charles | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Kayla Thornton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aminata Gueye | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janelle Salaun | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kiah Stokes | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Atlanta Dream | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Reese | 30 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Allisha Gray | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordin Canada | 13 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Rhyne Howard | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Isobel Borlase | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Naz Hillmon | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Madina Okot | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
