Angel Reese’s 30‑point, 16‑rebound night ties WNBA Finals series

In Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, Angel Reese poured in 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Dream to a 79‑65 win over the Golden State Valkyries, evening the best‑of‑seven series at 1‑1. Reese became the youngest player to record at least 30 points and 15 rebounds in a postseason game. The Dream had been swept in their first three Finals appearances and had lost Game 1, so Reese’s performance snapped a 10‑game losing streak in championship series games. The game also featured a national‑anthem controversy, with both teams staying off the court for the anthem despite league rules. After a brief third‑quarter tantrum, Reese finished with nine points in the quarter, including a 24‑foot three‑pointer that extended Atlanta’s lead. The series will resume in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena for Game 3.