Brief

Angel Reese fuels Atlanta Dream’s Game 2 win as Valkyries fall 79-65

Reese’s 30‑point, 16‑rebound performance gave the Dream their first Finals victory, but she also showed visible frustration with teammates in the third quarter.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:14:30 GMT

Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in Game 2 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on Monday, with Angel Reese posting 30 points, 16 rebounds, three assists and two blocks, according to Bleacher Report and the New York Post.

What happened

The Dream entered Game 2 after a 68-64 loss in Game 1, where the Valkyries rallied in the fourth quarter. In the second game, Atlanta built a double‑digit lead with a 15‑2 run to end the third quarter and never looked back, holding the Valkyries to 65 points. Reese was the decisive factor, scoring 30 points and pulling down 16 rebounds, matching the rare 30‑point, 15‑rebound Finals benchmark set by Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones.

What the reports add

Bleacher Report highlighted Reese’s post‑game comment that she was “hungry” after the Game 1 loss, noting the Dream’s early third‑quarter surge and the team’s defensive intensity. The New York Post focused on a moment in the third quarter when Reese appeared frustrated, waving her hand to signal she wanted the ball, then stepping away after teammates passed it elsewhere. The Post also described her ignoring a high‑five from teammate Te‑Hina Paopao and walking toward the bench before returning to finish the game.

What was said

“I was hungry,” Reese told reporters after the win, according to Bleacher Report. She added that the Dream “didn’t want to let another one slip” after the Game 1 defeat.

How it came about

The Dream’s Game 2 victory follows the opening loss detailed in Felo’s Game 1 recap, where the Valkyries won 68-64. Earlier in the season, Reese led Atlanta to its first Finals appearance, as reported in Felo’s Oct. 10 article. The series began on Oct. 17 with the Valkyries hosting the Dream, per Felo’s preview.

Key facts

Angel Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in Game 2. (bleacherreport.com)
Atlanta Dream won Game 2 of the 2026 WNBA Finals 79-65. (bleacherreport.com)
Reese said she was "hungry" after the Game 1 loss. (bleacherreport.com)
Reese appeared frustrated in the third quarter, waving for the ball and walking toward the bench. (nypost.com)