Dream beat Valkyries to tie WNBA Finals behind Reese

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, tying the best-of-seven series 1-1 behind Angel Reese’s 30 points and 16 rebounds. Reese also recorded two blocks, helping Atlanta rebound from a 68-64 loss in Game 1. She became the third player reported to have scored at least 30 points and grabbed at least 15 rebounds in a Finals game, joining Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart. The Dream’s Allisha Gray added 18 points, while Jordin Canada had 13 points and 10 assists. Atlanta seized control with a 15-2 run to close the third quarter, holding Golden State to nine points in the period. The Dream scored 24 points off Valkyries turnovers. Golden State’s turnover total was reported as 18 in one recap and 19 in another; both accounts described turnovers as a key source of Atlanta’s scoring. Reese’s performance followed a quieter second half in Game 1, when she scored 14 points and had 12 rebounds. During the third quarter of Game 2, video showed her gesturing for the ball and walking away from a possession after it went to a teammate instead. On a later possession, she drove to the basket, scored through contact and called for the ball. Her...