Atlanta Dream ahead Angel Reese spoke her staff’s WNBA Finals series-extending Recreation 6 win into existence.
On Thursday, the Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries, 80-69, to power Recreation 7 this Saturday within the Bay Space. However anybody listening to Reese beforehand already knew that may occur.
“I’ve little question that this staff will come again…and win this Recreation 6,” Reese predicted on Wednesday.
These had been large phrases from a participant with solely 15 factors in Atlanta’s back-to-back losses that put its again in opposition to the wall forward of Thursday’s early Recreation 6 tip. But Reese backed it up together with her finest Finals efficiency since a Recreation 3 win, ending with 15 factors and game-highs in rebounds (14) and assists (six) to assist lengthen the collection.
Dream again up daring Angel Reese pre-game prediction to power WNBA Finals Recreation 7 versus Valkyries
After briefly trailing 2-0, the Dream took the lead on an Allisha Grey three-pointer and by no means regarded again, cruising to a victory they led by as many as 25 factors. Following the win, Reese spoke with USA Community courtside reporter Meghan McPeak and mentioned how the sport got here right down to Atlanta’s aggressive mindset coming in.
“Each time we threw the primary punch, we gained the sport,” Reese stated.
The three-time All-Star was a part of that opening barrage, incomes an and-one alternative following an aggressive drive to the basket in opposition to Valkyries middle Kiah Stokes to present Atlanta an early 11-5 benefit.
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