Dream beat Valkyries to tie WNBA Finals 1-1

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on October 19, tying the series 1-1. Angel Reese led Atlanta with 30 points and 16 rebounds, helping the Dream respond to their Game 1 loss and send the series to Atlanta for its next two games. Reese also recorded two blocks, according to game reports. Atlanta widened a two-point halftime lead with a 21-9 third quarter, going ahead 60-46. The Dream led by as many as 21 points and made 30 of 35 free throws. Allisha Gray scored 18 points, while Jordin Canada added 13 points and 10 assists. Golden State committed 18 turnovers, and Atlanta recorded 14 steals. Valkyries guard Veronica Burton had 11 points, three turnovers and two assists. After the game, Burton said she had been too loose with the ball and needed to take better care of it. The team’s turnover total and Burton’s remarks were reported in accounts of the game. Gabby Williams scored 14 points for Golden State after recording 26 in Game 1. She made seven of seven free throws but shot three of 15 from the field, according to the game recap. Coach Natalie Nakase said after the game that Williams had been getting her usual looks, but...