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Former LSU star Angel Reese leads Dream to Game 3 win of WNBA Finals

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Former LSU basketball star Angel Reese excelled for the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, leading Atlanta to a Game 3 win in the WNBA Finals.

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  1. Yahoo Sports
    3 adjustments Valkyries must make to bounce back in WNBA Finals Game 4 vs. Dream

    ATLANTA – The Golden State Valkyries are itching to get back onto the court and under the spotlight, down 2-1 heading into Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. The angst, the emotion, the frustration, the…

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  2. Yahoo Sports
    “Karl Saw That Her Potential Isn’t Only In The Paint” – WNBA Fans Erupt As Angel Reese Hones 3-Pt Shot Amid Shooting Breakthrough

    Angel Reese has been nothing short of legendary in the 2026 WNBA Finals, as the Atlanta Dream leads the series 2-1. The Golden State Valkyries were the best defensive team this season, led by…

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  3. Yahoo Sports
    “Do Whatever to Mess Them Up”: Angel Reese Gets Honest on Enjoying the Mental Game Against the Valkyries During WNBA Finals

    The Atlanta Dream have dominated the WNBA Finals by turning it into their kind of battle. The team leads the series against the Golden State Valkyries 2-1, and they’re working on making sure that…

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  4. Yahoo Sports
    Brash baller Angel Reese trash-talking her way toward a WNBA championship

    Angel Reese has the Dream two wins from a title while coming into her own as a WNBA star in Atlanta. Just as she did at LSU, she's doing it her way, on the court and in front of mics.

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  5. Yahoo Sports
    Angel Reese Is Winning on the Court, but the WNBA Finals Controversy Won’t Go Away

    Angel Reese has become one of the biggest talking points of the WNBA Finals. Unfortunately for the Atlanta Dream star, the conversation has extended well beyond basketball. Reese has delivered…

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  6. Yahoo Sports
    Atlanta's Angel Reese convinced Dream now holds mental edge on Valkyries

    With Atlanta winning back-to-back games to take a 2-1 lead over the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals, Dream star Angel Reese said her team has gotten into the heads of its opponents.

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  7. Yahoo Sports
    ‘I am shocked’: Sophie Cunningham reacts after Angel Reese and Dream’s dominance in WNBA Finals

    Angel Reese has been dominant through the first three games of the WNBA Finals, and her Atlanta Dream squad goes into Game 4 against the Valkyries up 2-1. Reese followed up a 21-point, 12-rebound…

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  8. Yahoo Sports
    Angel Reese fuels Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals surge and is now 2 wins from her first title

    ATLANTA (AP) — Angel Reese has always exuded confidence on and off the basketball court. In her first season with Atlanta, she's already become the team's emotional leader and now has the Dream two…

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  9. Yahoo Sports
    Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream Game 4: How to watch the 2026 WNBA Finals, channel, where to stream and more

    Here's where to watch Game 4 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream

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  10. Yahoo Sports
    Angel Reese Pairs Gucci With Chanel for WNBA Finals Game Three Tunnel Look

    Reese elevated her Chanel look with Gucci platform sandals.

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  11. Yahoo Sports
    ‘Utterly Absurd’ — Clay Travis Rips WNBA Reporter for Boldly Comparing Angel Reese to Atlanta Legends Deion Sanders, Dominique Wilkins, Hank Aaron

    The Atlanta Dream are making a strong push in the 2026 WNBA Finals, and Angel Reese has played a major role in their success. However, a recent comparison involving the young forward and some of…

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  12. Yahoo Sports
    NBA Opening Week + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 3 Takeaways

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share their NBA opening week observations and react to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

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  13. CBS Sports
    The Dream are undefeated when Angel Reese makes a 3-pointer: Inside how she rebuilt her shot 'from scratch'

    Opponents once dared Reese to shoot, but her 'remarkable' improvement has helped push Atlanta to the verge of a WNBA title

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  14. Yahoo Sports
    Dream Deliver Finals Atmosphere to Match State Farm Arena Move

    The Dream hold a 2–1 series lead over the Valkyries.

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  15. Yahoo Sports
    WNBA media grifters ripped for ignoring Angel Reese’s incredible Finals run

    WNBA media grifters who prop Angel Reese up as a villain are being called out for failing to cover the sport the right way.

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  16. Yahoo Sports
    Ahead of a must-win Game 4 in the WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries need to answer these four rotation questions

    In a must-win Game 4 of the WNBA FInals, who should Golden State head coach Natalie Nakase trust?

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  17. Yahoo Sports
    ‘If Caitlin Clark did this’ – WNBA fans condemn Angel Reese gesture after Dream win

    Angel Reese has upset some fans, despite her dominant displays on the court. Angel Reese has shut up the doubters on the big stage, putting up impressive stat lines in the Finals like her 30-point,…

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  18. Yahoo Sports
    WNBA All-Star tells Stephen A. Smith ‘people might be sleeping on’ key change Angel Reese made mid-season

    Two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike has been speaking very highly of Angel Reese when appearing on First Take this week. Reese has had a fantastic WNBA Finals so far, helping her team take a 2-1…

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  19. ESPN
    Game 4 feels like a must-win for Valkyries -- but can they generate enough offense?

    What changes must Golden State make to counter Angel Reese's determination and dominance in the WNBA Finals?

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  20. Yahoo Sports
    Dream hosts Golden State with 2-1 series lead

    Golden State Valkyries (32-12, 15-8 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (30-14, 15-5 Eastern Conference)Atlanta; Saturday, 1 p.5WNBA FINALS: Dream lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Dream host…

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  21. Yahoo Sports
    “Owe Angel Reese an Apology”: Ex-College Player Gets Strong Admission About the Dream Star ‘Off Her Chest’ Before Game 4

    Angel Reese has heard plenty of criticism since entering the WNBA, with her offensive struggles often overshadowing what she brings to the court. But the Atlanta Dream star is starting to change…

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  22. Yahoo Sports
    En Vogue to perform at Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 5 in San Francisco

    The Valkyries' Bay Area-heavy Finals entertainment lineup is getting another big name: Oakland R&B group En Vogue.

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  23. Yahoo Sports
    Tiffany Hayes is more than just Valkyries' feel-good story. She's key to a WNBA Finals comeback

    In consecutive losses against her former team, Golden State guard Tiffany Hayes has been one of the few bright spots as the Valkyries face a 2-1 series deficit with Game 4 on Saturday in Atlanta.

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  24. Yahoo Sports
    Atlanta Dream smother Golden State, riding a bruising defense to a 2-1 WNBA Finals lead

    ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Dream have imposed their will defensively on Golden State in the WNBA Finals so far, using their size and strength to dominate the Valkyries.That's helped them take a 2-1…

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  25. Yahoo Sports
    Can the Valkyries come back against the Dream? What’s gone wrong for Golden State in the WNBA Finals

    Down 2-1, the Valkyries have not looked anywhere close to themselves.

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  26. ESPN
    How a UConn influence is helping fuel the Valkyries in WNBA Finals

    Former Huskies Gabby Williams, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes and Kaitlyn Chen look to help Golden State even the Finals.

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  27. Yahoo Sports
    How the Dream dominated Valkyries in Game 3 to take control of WNBA Finals: 5 key numbers to know

    Let's zoom out and look at five numbers that helped define the Dream’s Game 3 win.

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  28. Yahoo Sports
    Dream have rattled the Valkyries. Golden State insists it won't panic

    The Dream have all the momentum in the WNBA Finals. Still, the Valkyries remain undeterred.

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  29. Yahoo Sports
    ‘She needed to get better’: Nick Wright weighs in on Angel Reese

    Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese is coming off a “phenomenal” season as she averaged 16 points, 12 rebounds, and nearly 2 steals per game for the 2026 season. The Dream are currently in the WNBA…

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  30. Yahoo Sports
    WNBA Finals Game 4 time moved up, shop Dream vs Valkyries tickets

    The Atlanta Dream will host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. ET. Here's how to buy tickets.

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  31. Yahoo Sports
    ‘Generational Meme Run,’ ‘Better Win or This Will Come Back to Haunt Her’ — Fans React to Angel Reese’s Viral Taunting of Valkyries in WNBA Finals

    Angel Reese gave the Atlanta Dream another statement performance in the WNBA Finals, helping them take a 2-1 series lead over the Golden State Valkyries. But it was not just her scoring and…

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  32. Yahoo Sports
    Angel Reese's 4-word message makes Valkyries' WNBA Finals reality clear

    Reese keeps asking questions, and Golden State isn't answering them.

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  33. CBS Sports
    Angel Reese's superpower: Her contagious confidence has the Dream two wins from a WNBA title

    Reese and the Dream are up 2-1 over the Valkyries, and she is the frontrunner for WNBA Finals MVP

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  34. Yahoo Sports
    Valkyries admit ‘adjusments’ needed after Dream stifle offense in Game 3 of WNBA Finals

    ATLANTA – All season long, the Golden State Valkyries’ suffocating defense and strength-in-numbers mantra have been their silver bullet for any tribulation or adversity that’s come their way. When…

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  35. Yahoo Sports
    Former LSU star Angel Reese leads Dream to Game 3 win of WNBA Finals

    Former LSU basketball star Angel Reese excelled for the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, leading Atlanta to a Game 3 win in the WNBA Finals.

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  36. CBS Sports
    Prisco's NFL Week 7 picks ahead of Patriots vs. Bears; Dream take WNBA Finals lead on Valkyries

    Plus, the Giants have announced J.J. McCarthy as their new starting quarterback

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  37. Yahoo Sports
    Angel Reese won't stop talking trash in WNBA Finals: 'Can't guard me'

    Angel Reese continues to dominate in the WNBA Finals for the Atlanta Dream, and that includes her smack talk.

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  38. ESPN
    Reese's latest double-double fuels Game 3 rout as Dream take 2-1 Finals lead

    Angel Reese kept the Dream rolling in Game 3 with a 97-71 win as Atlanta took a 2-1 lead over the Valkyries in the WNBA Finals.

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  39. ESPN
    Kanter Freedom denied entry to Game 3 of WNBA Finals after refusing suite

    Enes Kanter Freedom was denied entry to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, according to a video he posted to social media, after he refused to sit in a private suite arranged for him by the Dream and State…

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  40. Yahoo Sports
    WNBA analyst sends message to Enes Kanter amid Game 3 attendance issue

    Enes Kanter is once again in the news after he tried to attend the WNBA Finals Game 3 meeting between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday. Kanter was planning to sit…

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  41. CBS Sports
    Enes Kanter Freedom says he was 'kicked out of' Game 3 of WNBA Finals after refusing suite

    Freedom was previously ejected from a WNBA game in August as he has involved himself in the conversation around transgender athletes

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  42. CBS Sports
    2026 WNBA playoffs bracket, WNBA Finals schedule: Dream take Game 3 vs. Valkyries

    The Dream and Valkyries are battling in the 2026 WNBA Finals and Atlanta now holds a 2-1 lead

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  43. ESPN
    How the Dream ran over the Valkyries to take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

    The Dream beat the Valkyries by 26 points to take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals.

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  44. Fox News
    Angel Reese delivers another double-double as Atlanta Dream take 2–1 lead in WNBA Finals

    Angel Reese posted 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream seized a 2-1 WNBA Finals lead with a dominant 97-71 win over the Valkyries.

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  45. CBS Sports
    Valkyries vs. Dream WNBA Finals Game 3 picks: Will Angel Reese dominate in another defensive battle Wednesday?

    The Dream will get to host Game 3 of the WNBA Finals vs. the Valkyries at Atlanta's main basketball arena

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  46. ABC News
    WATCH: WNBA finals head to Atlanta for Game 3

    The Atlanta Dream look to take the series lead after their Game 2 win. ESPN senior writer Michael Voepel previews Game 3 at State Farm Arena.

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