Angel Reese's 30-point masterclass levels WNBA Finals for Atlanta Dream

Angel Reese delivered a stunning 30-point, 16-rebound performance on Monday night to power the Atlanta Dream to a 79-65 victory over the Golden State Valkyries, squaring the WNBA Finals at one game apiece.

The result gave the Dream their first-ever Finals victory as a franchise, a landmark moment that announced Atlanta as genuine title contenders after falling in the series opener. Allisha Gray contributed 18 points in support, giving the Dream a potent one-two punch that Golden State ultimately could not contain.

Atlanta controlled both ends of the floor in the second half, stifling the Valkyries on defence while maintaining their offensive rhythm to pull clear. The Dream's ability to impose themselves physically through Reese proved decisive, with the big-game performance leaving the best-of-seven series perfectly poised heading into Game 3.