Atlanta Dream Beat Valkyries 97-71 to Take 2-1 Finals Lead
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, securing a 2-1 series lead. Angel Reese led the Dream with a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds. The game took place at…
Atlanta, GA, October 21, 2026 —
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, moving ahead 2-1 in the series.
Angel Reese led the Dream with 21 points and 12 rebounds, recording a double-double. Rhyne Howard added 16 points for Atlanta. The supplied game information did not identify the Valkyries’ leading scorers or provide further individual statistics.
The 26-point margin marked the final difference in the game, but no quarter-by-quarter scores or details about how the lead developed were provided. The available information also did not include attendance, the game date, or statements from players or coaches.
With the victory, Atlanta holds a one-game advantage in the Finals series. The result establishes the series position after Game 3; details about the next game, including its date and location, were not provided. No additional information was available about injuries, officiating, or other events during the contest.
The reported final score and series standing offer a concise account of the outcome, while the scoring details highlight contributions from Reese and Howard. Beyond those figures and the venue, the information provided does not describe the teams’ strategies or the sequence of play.
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