Angel Reese put on an absolute show for the Atlanta Dream on Thursday, dropping a monster 15 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists across 35 minutes to power her squad to an 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals. That win wasn’t just big, it was series-extending, tying things up at 3-3 and forcing a winner-take-all Game 7.
Reese Just Rewrote the Record Books
Look, the stat line for Reese in Game 6 is impressive on its own: 15, 14, and 6? That’s putting in work! But what really stands out is the history she made. The third-year forward absolutely smashed Sylvia Fowles’ long-standing record for the most total rebounds ever racked up during a WNBA Finals series. Think about that for a second. *Ever*. In a do-or-die Game 6, Reese didn’t just perform, she etched her name into the league’s history books, and she did it when her team needed it most to stay alive against the Valkyries.
“Championship Mentality” Is All That Matters Now
After the buzzer, Reese was all business during an on-court interview. She summed up the Dream’s focus perfectly, saying, “Championship mentality. We just wanted to get this one, one at a time, and being able to go out and take our chances on going on the road and win one. We needed the opportunity, that’s all we needed, and we maximized it today. I’m just really proud of this group, the job is not done, and I’m looking forward to it. One more.” That’s the mindset you need when your back is against the wall, especially after the Valks had taken a 3-2 lead in the series. They got that one opportunity, and Reese and the Dream capitalized, big time.
Now, it’s everything on the line. Game 7 is set for Saturday, and you can bet the intensity will be off the charts. With Reese playing at this historic level and the Dream clearly locked into that “championship mentality,” this final game is going to be an absolute battle for the WNBA title. Who’s ready for some fireworks?
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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