{"id":91573,"date":"2026-10-22T17:26:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T17:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsvog.com\/ur\/91573"},"modified":"2026-10-22T17:26:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T17:26:38","slug":"angel-reese-atlanta-dream-shut-down-wnba-finals-with-massive-game-3-blowout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsvog.com\/ur\/91573","title":{"rendered":"Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream shut down WNBA finals with massive Game 3 blowout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">\n<p><strong>With the WNBA 2026 Finals proving to be an absolute thriller, Atlanta Dream standout forward Angel Reese is finding herself back under the bright lights in a big way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After another masterclass performance on the hardwood last night, Reese makes more history that is helping her franchise move closer to securing their franchise a title and Championship.<\/p>\n<p>In an important postseason battle against Golden State Valkyries in which the Dream needed a win to keep their season alive, Reese led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds to cement a 97-71 blowout win, which pushed the best-of-seven series to 2-1 in the Dream\u2019s favor.<\/p>\n<p>Playing in front of the league\u2019s largest postseason crowd at State Farm Arena on a rich and famous night of sports in Atlanta, Reese dominated as the premium interior star, rebounding machine and \u201cbig-time\u201d scorer that she has been all year.<\/p>\n<p>This new playoff achievement just further furthers the elite star\u2019s historic postseason pedigree and solidified her standing as one of the league\u2019s most valuable competitors.<\/p>\n<p>Experts and sports historians have emphasized her postseason resilience, acknowledging her mastery of both defensive and offensive facets of the game while under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Other than her individual numbers, Reese\u2019s spirited leadership and undeniable hustle has provided a much-needed spark to her teammates, turning Atlanta into a formidable contender this whole title race.<\/p>\n<p>The Atlanta Dream, who will be seeking to hold home court and gain the series lead in their next matchup, will be doing so while keeping focus on Reese and her pursuit of a championship.<\/p>\n<p>League fans are anxiously awaiting Golden State\u2019s strategy to slow her down and stop this runaway freight train, but when Reese is playing her very best basketball, stopping Atlanta\u2019s speed bump is one of the most daunting tasks in the entire sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/arynews.tv\/angel-reese-atlanta-dream-shut-down-wnba-finals-with-massive-game-3-blowout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the WNBA 2026 Finals proving to be an absolute thriller, Atlanta Dream standout forward Angel Reese is finding herself back under the bright lights in a big way. After another masterclass performance on the hardwood last night, Reese makes more history that is helping her franchise move closer to securing their franchise a title and Championship. 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