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Atlanta beat Golden State 97-71 in Game 3, with Angel Reese posting 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3. Atlanta led 71-57 entering the fourth quarter and outscored Golden State 51-31 in the second half.
Turnovers were a key factor. Atlanta forced 15 Golden State turnovers and scored 22 points off them. The Dream's lead grew through the second half after it entered the fourth quarter ahead by 14.
Angel Reese recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds, and she set WNBA single-season records for double-doubles and rebounds. She also became the fastest player in league history to reach 1,000 career rebounds. Rhyne Howard scored 16 points for Atlanta. For Golden State, Gabby Williams led in scoring with 14 to 15 points, while Tiffany Hayes and Janelle Salaun combined for 27 bench points.
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Golden State's Turnovers Fueled Atlanta's Scoring in Game 3
Atlanta forced 15 Golden State turnovers and converted them into 22 points, a margin that bears directly on the final result. Those possessions gave the Dream chances to extend a lead that stood at 14 entering the fourth quarter. Ball security may be the central thread for readers examining how the scoreline took shape.
Reese and Bench Scoring Shaped Contrasting Outputs in Game 3
Angel Reese's 21 points and 12 rebounds, along with Rhyne Howard's 16 points, anchored Atlanta's production. Golden State's main scoring came from Gabby Williams, with 14 to 15 points, and a combined 27 bench points from Tiffany Hayes and Janelle Salaun.