Dream beat Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 to lead WNBA Finals 2-1; Reese posts double-double
Photo: Washington TimesThe Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, taking a 2-1 series lead. Forward Angel Reese had 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting, 12 rebounds and three steals. The New York Post reported she is the first player in league history with a double-double in her first three Finals games. Dream center Madina Okot hit a jumper over Gueye to make it 94-69 late in the fourth quarter. It was Atlanta's first Finals game in 13 years. Both teams are seeking a first WNBA title; the Valkyries, who joined as the league's 13th expansion team in May 2025, are in their second season.
Alternative sources (ESPN, Yahoo Sports) led with Reese's double-double and the Dream's lead; Yahoo framed it around a message from Reese and Golden State's lack of answers. Right-leaning coverage (New York Post) focused on Reese's apparent trash talk toward Gueye, quoting her profanity and a insult, and noted a similar exchange in Game 2. Left-leaning coverage (The Guardian) described the loud, sky-blue-clad crowd, celebrity guests and halftime acts, and quoted Reese praising the atmosphere.
How the sides differ Left sources emphasize Atlanta's crowd and hometown spectacle; alternative sources focus on Reese's play and words; right sources stress her trash talk toward Valkyries center Aminata Gueye.
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The Guardian focused on the hometown atmosphere: the loud crowd, celebrity guests, halftime performers and Reese praising the in-arena entertainment, treating the game as a spectacle for Atlanta fans.
ESPN and Yahoo Sports led with Reese's double-double and the 2-1 series lead; Yahoo highlighted a message from Reese and said Golden State had no answers.
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The New York Post led with Reese's apparent trash talk toward Valkyries center Aminata Gueye, quoting her words and gestures, then gave her stats and the league-history double-double record.