Atlanta Dream win Game 3 of WNBA Finals, one step closer to first championship

2026 WNBA Finals - Game Three ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 21: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream high fives Isobel Borlase #20 and Jordin Canada #3 of the Atlanta Dream during the third quarter in game three of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena on October 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

By Ashley Simmons

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream are just two wins away from winning their first WNBA championship after defeating the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

The victory came in front of a sold-out crowd at State Farm Arena, giving Atlanta a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.

Angel Reese led the Dream with 21 points and 12 rebounds as Atlanta secured the 26-point victory.

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The Dream now needs two more wins to claim the franchise’s first WNBA title.

Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, with tipoff set for shortly after 1 p.m.