Transcript: Atlanta Dream 97, Golden State Valkyries 71. Dream roll past Valkyries behind Reese's all-around game. Angel Reese led everyone with 21 points.
The story
Atlanta controlled the pace from the start, winning the 1st quarter 23-15 and holding a 46-40 halftime lead. Golden State stayed competitive early, taking the 2nd quarter 25-23, but the Dream pulled away decisively in the second half. Atlanta's 8-0 run in the 3rd quarter helped build a 71-57 advantage entering the final frame, and another 8-0 run sealed the 97-71 victory. Angel Reese led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard added 16 points. For Golden State, Gabby Williams had 15 points and 8 assists, and Naz Hillmon contributed 15 points, but the Valkyries couldn't find enough offensive rhythm to keep pace.
2Reese was unstoppable, combining 21 points with 12 rebounds and 3 steals. Her dominance on the glass and in the paint set the tone for Atlanta's defensive intensity throughout the game.
The stat line
The stat line
| Atlanta Dream | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Reese | 21 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Rhyne Howard | 16 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Naz Hillmon | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isobel Borlase | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordin Canada | 10 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Allisha Gray | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sika Kone | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madina Okot | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Te-Hina Paopao | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden State Valkyries | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabby Williams | 15 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Janelle Salaun | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aminata Gueye | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaila Charles | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Veronica Burton | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiah Stokes | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Juste Jocyte | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayla Thornton | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
