Angel Reese dropped a monstrous 21-point, 12-rebound double-double in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, fueling the Atlanta Dream to a dominant 97-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena. After that blowout win, Reese had a message for anyone doubting her squad, one that clearly underlines the mentality that has completely taken over this series.
Contagious Confidence Takes Over
When asked about her leadership style and how it has evolved in her debut season with the Dream, Reese didn’t hold back. Her answer perfectly captured the consistent, high-energy approach that’s been palpable throughout Games 2 and 3, both double-digit wins for Atlanta. “I think it’s contagious when you have a mentality where I’m hype all the time and I’m bringing the confidence to everybody,” Reese said. “‘Y’all aren’t taking this from us. In my heart, I’m not letting you take this from us.’ I think it becomes contagious through the whole team, just being able to want it more than anybody else.” That’s not just talk, that’s the kind of fire that wins championships, and it’s absolutely radiating from the Dream.
A Historic Surge After Game 1
After dropping Game 1 of the Finals in San Francisco, it was Angel Reese who decided enough was enough. The Defensive Player of the Year took it upon herself to absolutely wreck the Valkyries’ vaunted defense in the next two games. Her incredible 30-point, 16-rebound performance in Game 2 on Monday led the Dream to their first-ever WNBA Finals victory. Then she followed it up in Game 3 with her third consecutive double-double, making her the youngest-ever player with that many double-doubles in a row during the Finals. Reese hasn’t let the Valkyries take anything since their narrow Game 1 win, and it’s clear she intends to keep it that way.
The Dream have found their stride, and with that kind of leadership, they look unstoppable. Two more wins, and Reese and the Dream will have seized the game’s ultimate prize. You just know Reese is bringing that same energy to the next one, because she’s not letting anyone take this from them.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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