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WNBA Finals Game 2, Golden State Valkyries vs Atlanta Dream

sportsOct 19, 202649941

The Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in WNBA Finals Game 2 to even the series 1-1, handing the Dream their first ever Finals win. Angel Reese paced Atlanta with a historic 30 points and 16 rebounds, becoming only the third player in WNBA Finals history with a 30+ and 15+ game. Rhyne Howard added six steals, which set a WNBA Finals single-game steals record. Jordin Canada posted 13 points and 10 assists and Allisha Gray scored 19 for Atlanta. Golden State struggled offensively: Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 14 points but shot 3-for-15, and the Valkyries starters made just nine field goals, a WNBA Finals record low for starters. The series now heads to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena with homecourt advantage effectively evened after Game 2.

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