WNBA Finals Atlanta Dream Versus Golden State Valkyries

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1. 22 Oct

   Angel Reese recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream to a 97-71 home victory over the Golden State Valkyries, giving the Dream a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals after Game 3.

   3 outlets · ABC News (Australia)
2. 24 Oct

   Momentum in a best-of-seven series is huge, and the Atlanta Dream seem to have it in spades in their WNBA Finals matchup against the Golden State Valkyries.

   2 outlets · New York Post

Coverage 12 articles

• 25 Oct Lineup switch by coach Natalie Nakase works out as Valkyries even WNBA Finals series with Dream at 2Coach Natalie Nakase adjusted the Golden State Valkyries' lineup for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday, inserting veteran guard Tiffany Hayes into the starting five. This strategic change mirrored a similar move made by NBA coach Steve Kerr in 2015 when he inserted Andre Iguodala to help secure a series victory against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the lineup switch, the Valkyries evened the…Toronto Star
• 24 Oct Angel Reese blames herself after a dramatic falloff in Dream's Game 4 loss in the WNBA FinalsIn Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, Angel Reese struggled with only eight points on 2-of-12 shooting while committing six turnovers, leading to an Atlanta loss by a score of 67-62. Center Kiah Stokes of the Valkyries credited her defensive strategy against Reese for disrupting Atlanta’s offensive rhythm. Despite efforts in the fourth quarter, Atlanta could not overcome…Toronto Star
• 24 Oct Not only did Valkyries win WNBA Finals Game 4, they rediscovered their identityIn WNBA Finals Game 4, the Golden State Valkyries won against the Atlanta Dream with a score of 67-62, evening the series at two wins each. The Valkyries focused on their defensive identity and capitalized on 18 Dream turnovers, scoring 16 points off them while committing only nine themselves. Key contributors for the Valkyries included Gabby Williams with 17 points, Tiffany Hayes who scored seven crucial points in…New York Post
• 24 Oct Valkyries shut down Borlase's Dream to square WNBA FinalsThe Golden State Valkyries tied up the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream after winning Game 4 by a score of 67-62. The Valkyries effectively limited Atlanta's Angel Reese to just eight points, while Izzy Borlase led the Dream with ten points. Gabby Williams was the top scorer for Golden State with 17 points. The series now moves to San Francisco for Game 5 on Tuesday (AEDT).ABC News (AU)
• 24 Oct Angel Reese struggles badly after bold comments as Valkyries beat Dream to even WNBA FinalsIn Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, Angel Reese struggled significantly after boasting confidence against the Golden State Valkyries, scoring only eight points on 2-for-12 shooting while committing six turnovers as Atlanta lost 67–62, tying the series at 2–2. Despite strong performances in previous games, Reese's poor shooting and ball-handling were key factors in the Dream’s loss.Fox News
• 24 Oct Golden State Valkyries trail Atlanta Dream 2-1 heading into pivotal WNBA Finals Game 4In the WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries face Atlanta Dream trailing 2-1 after losing Game 3. Guard Veronica Burton emphasizes the need for discipline and urgency to avoid falling further behind. With only one NBA team having overcome a 3-1 deficit in history, the Valkyries’ chances hinge on containing Angel Reese, who has been dominant with consecutive double-doubles and high-scoring performances.Toronto Star
• 24 Oct Valkyries vs. Dream Game 4 prediction: Angel Reese domination continuesThe Atlanta Dream are favored to win Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, continuing their strong momentum from Game 3 where they dominated with aggressive defense and transition scoring. Center Angel Reese has been a standout performer in the series, posting three consecutive double-doubles and showing versatility both offensively and defensively. The article predicts that despite the…New York Post
• 24 Oct Angel Reese fuels Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals surge and is now 2 wins from her first titleAngel Reese, a key player for the Atlanta Dream in their WNBA Finals series against Golden State, has been instrumental in leading her team with consistent high performance. In Game 3, the Dream won 97-71, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Reese averages 21.7 points and 13.7 rebounds per game in the Finals, demonstrating significant growth in her offensive skills since entering the league three years…Toronto Star
• 24 Oct Allisha Gray plays through a hand injury as the Dream lead the WNBA Finals 2-1Allisha Gray, an Atlanta Dream guard, is playing through a significant hand injury during the WNBA Finals despite shooting just under 29% from the field. Leading the series against their opponents 2-1, Gray averages 15 points per game but acknowledges her performance isn’t at full strength due to the injury sustained in the semifinals. Wearing a black velcro brace, she emphasizes her commitment by focusing on other…Toronto Star
• 22 Oct Atlanta Dream smother Golden State, riding a bruising defense to a 2-1 WNBA Finals leadThe Atlanta Dream are leading the WNBA Finals 2-1 after a dominant 97-71 victory over Golden State in Game 3, thanks to their stifling defense and strong performance inside the paint. The Dream forced numerous turnovers and held Golden State to an average of just 68 points per game—14 below their regular season scoring average. Forward DeWanna Bonner emphasized that defensive discipline has been key for Atlanta…Toronto Star

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