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 came out sharp, winning the 1st quarter 21-18 at home. But Atlanta found its rhythm in the 2nd, running off 10 straight points and taking a 39-37 halftime lead. The Dream pulled away in the 3rd with an 8-0 run, building a 60-46 advantage heading into the final quarter. Golden State battled back to tie it 19-19 in the 4th, but it wasn't enough. Angel Reese carried Atlanta with 30 points and 16 rebounds, while Jordin Canada added 13 points and 10 assists. For the Valkyries, Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes each scored 14, and Kiah Stokes anchored the defense with 11 rebounds. The Dream trailed by as many as 6 and still won, taking the game 79-65.
230 points, 16 rebounds. Reese dominated both ends for Atlanta, delivering a double-double that carried the Dream to victory on the road.
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 |
