Dream Beat Valkyries, Take 2-1 Finals Lead

The Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, taking a 2-1 series lead after outscoring them 51-31 in the second half. Angel Reese led Atlanta with 21 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals, extending her record-setting streak to three consecutive Finals double-doubles; she is the youngest player to achieve the feat. Reese had also led the Dream’s Game 2 win with 30 points and 16 rebounds after Atlanta lost Game 1. Atlanta will host Game 4 on Saturday with a chance to move within one win of the title.