Atlanta Dream seek better use of Angel Reese in Game 2 WNBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Atlanta Dream aim to bounce back in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night after a narrow loss to the Valkyries in Game 1. Atlanta led by seven points in the final quarter but managed only six points thereafter, ending in a 68-64 defeat. Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese scored 14 points but did not attempt a field goal in the second half. Coach Karl Smesko emphasized the need for better offensive movement and ball distribution to utilize Reese's skills as the series continues.
- •Atlanta Dream lost Game 1 of the WNBA Finals 68-64.
- •The Dream had a seven-point lead with 8:49 left in Game 1.
- •Angel Reese scored 14 points but did not score in the second half.
- •Coach Karl Smesko stressed the importance of better ball movement.
- •Game 2 of the Finals resumes on Monday night.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Here’s how Dream can better use Angel Reese in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals
"SAN FRANCISCO — The Atlanta Dream had a seven-point lead with 8:49 to play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. They proceeded to score 6 points the remainder of the way, falling behind 1-0 in the best-of-seven series that resumes Monday night at Golden State. The Dream boast three all-defense selections, headlined by Angel Reese, this season’s Defensive Player of the Year. Despite coach Karl Smesko’s postgame lamentations about their defensive breakdowns during the second quarter when the Valkyries sc
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