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Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals
Reese scored 21 points and 12 rebounds as Atlanta forced 15 turnovers and five players finished in double figures.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, taking a 2-1 series lead.
- Atlanta improved their offensive efficiency by converting 49.3% of shots after failing to hit the 35% threshold in previous games, while forcing 15 Valkyries turnovers fueled their victory.
- Angel Reese recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds, marking her third consecutive double-double, while contributing to the Dream's 41 percent shooting from 3-point range as Defensive Player of the Year.
- Over 17,000 fans attended the Dream's first home Finals game in 13 years at State Farm Arena, with Reese saying, "It's really good to be back home in front of our fans."
- The Dream host Game 4 on Saturday at State Farm Arena before the series shifts to San Francisco for Game 5 on Monday, leaving Atlanta two victories away from a WNBA championship.
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