Atlanta took control of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night. The Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 at State Farm Arena and lead the series 2-1.

Angel Reese scored 21 points with 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. She is the first player in Finals history with a double double in each of her first three Finals games, and this was her third straight double double after 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2.

Rhyne Howard added 16 points and 5 steals. Naz Hillmon scored 15, Borlase added 12 points off the bench and Jordin Canada had 10 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds.

Atlanta shot 49.3 percent to Golden State's 35 percent and won the paint 44-20. Game 4 is Saturday, October 24 in Atlanta, and the Dream can move within one win of the title at home.

Key Facts

  • Final: Dream 97, Valkyries 71 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta
  • Star: Angel Reese 21 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals
  • Support: Rhyne Howard 16 points and 5 steals; Naz Hillmon 15; Jordin Canada 10 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds
  • Series: Atlanta leads 2-1; Game 4 is Saturday, October 24 in Atlanta
  • Gap: Atlanta 49.3 percent shooting to 35 percent, paint points 44-20