Last Updated on October 23, 2026 by Ayoko Francisca Ahite

Angel Reese delivered a commanding performance on Monday, October 19, scoring 30 points and grabbing 16 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Dream to a 79-65 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. The win at Chase Center in San Francisco tied the best-of-seven series at 1-1 and marked the Dream’s first Finals victory in franchise history.

Reese made 10 of 16 shots and added three assists, two blocks, and one steal. Her scoring gave the Dream a dependable offensive presence, while her rebounds helped the team regain possession after missed shots and create additional scoring chances, as detailed in Golden State of Mind’s game recap.

The game also brought a historic individual achievement. At 24, Reese became the youngest player in WNBA playoff history to record at least 30 points and 15 rebounds in a game. She also became just the third player to reach those numbers in the Finals, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Her performance followed a frustrating Game 1 finish, when she failed to make a field goal in the second half. Reese returned Monday with a more aggressive approach, calling for the ball and bringing an intensity that energized her teammates as the Dream tried to avoid falling behind 2-0.

The Dream held a narrow 39-37 halftime lead before taking control in the third quarter. The team outscored Golden State 21-9 in the period, with Jordin Canada hitting a half-court shot at the buzzer to give Atlanta a 60-46 lead heading into the fourth. Canada finished with 13 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds.

The Dream’s defense helped protect that lead, turning the Valkyries’ turnovers into 24 points. Rhyne Howard set a WNBA Finals record with six steals, disrupting the Valkyries’ offense and creating scoring opportunities for her team.

The victory tied the series at 1–1 ahead of Game 3 in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 21, at 8 p.m. Eastern. Reese’s standout night gave Atlanta a chance to take its first series lead on home court.