Key Takeaways

• Reese, fresh from an offseason trade that brought her from Chicago to Atlanta, has emerged as the Dream's emotional and on-court catalyst in the Finals.
• In the latest victory, Atlanta built a commanding 97-71 win to seize a 2-1 series lead, with Game 4 scheduled for Saturday, escalating expectations for a franchise-first championship.
• She joined A’ja Wilson as the only players in finals history with 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in consecutive games, highlighting her upgraded offensive production in this postseason.
• At 24, Reese became the youngest player to record three straight double-doubles in the Finals, underscoring her growing versatility and consistency.
• Teammates credit her energy and leadership for lifting the group; coaches and players describe her as consistently showing up in big moments and pulling others along.
• Her shooting has improved markedly in the postseason, including perimeter shooting that complements her earlier inside-game strengths, aided by the trust of head coach Karl Smesko.
• Beyond Atlanta, Reese has already won an NCAA title with LSU and a World Cup title, framing her push for a historic WNBA championship as part of a broader, rising legacy.