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Angel Reese Caps Tumultuous Journey, Takes Center Stage with the Dream in the WNBA Finals – WTOP News
Reese’s revamped 3-point shot has boosted her scoring as Atlanta opens the best-of-seven title series after sweeping Washington and New York.
- On Saturday, the Atlanta Dream begin the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, marking the franchise's first championship appearance since 2013.
- Dream general manager Dan Padover acquired Reese earlier this year to address postseason shortcomings, viewing her as the missing piece for a championship run.
- During the current playoffs, Reese is averaging 18 points on 43.3% shooting while the Dream remain undefeated after sweeping Washington and New York.
- Coach Karl Smesko praised Reese's commitment to shot improvement, while teammate Rhyne Howard said, "Bringing in somebody like Angel is special for us because she could be exactly what we are missing."
- The Valkyries boast the postseason's second-best defense with a 104.1 rating, presenting a formidable challenge to Atlanta's undefeated record in the best-of-seven series.
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Angel Reese trusted Karl Smesko to change her shot, and it’s paying off for WNBA Finals-bound Dream
Angel Reese is finding her shooting groove, thanks to a bold decision she made along with Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko. Earlier this season, Smesko stopped practice until Reese made consecutive 3-pointers. Initially embarrassed and frustrated, Reese eventually nailed the shots, boosting her confidence. Smesko believed that if she could handle pressure in practice, she could do it in games. He was right. Reese, who struggled with missed layups…
Angel Reese caps tumultuous journey, takes center stage with the Dream in the WNBA Finals – WTOP News
Angel Reese is the biggest star left on the WNBA's brightest stage as she gets her first chance at winning a pro championship. It’s been a tumultuous journey bu
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