Atlanta Dream Beat Valkyries 97-71 to Take 2-1 Finals Lead
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. Angel Reese recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds in the victory, which was played in Atlanta.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 21, 2026 —
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Atlanta, moving ahead 2-1 in the WNBA Finals. Angel Reese led the Dream’s reported statistical contributions, finishing with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The 26-point margin separated the teams in the final score. The result gave Atlanta a one-game advantage in the Finals series, while Golden State fell behind 2-1. The summary of the game did not include quarter-by-quarter scores or further details about how the lead developed.
Reese’s 21 points and 12 rebounds put her above the 20-point mark in scoring and in double figures in rebounds. No other player statistics were provided, so the information available does not identify the teams’ other leading scorers or describe their overall performances.
The game was played in Atlanta. The date, arena, attendance and circumstances surrounding the result were not provided. The available information also does not specify what either team said after the game or when the next Finals matchup is scheduled.
The confirmed details establish the outcome and its effect on the series standings: Atlanta won by 97-71 and now leads 2-1. Beyond Reese’s line and the location, further game context was not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by By DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.local10.com, see more information here.
