Angel Reese, who had been an unstoppable force throughout the postseason, suffered one of the worst all-around performances of her career during Saturday’s WNBA Finals Game 4. The Atlanta Dream star’s rare stumble allowed the Golden State Valkyries to secure a 67-62 victory at State Farm Arena, evening the series at 2-2 and preserving Golden State’s championship hopes. This marked a stark contrast to the Dream’s dominant run in Games 2 and 3, where they outscored the Valkyries by a combined 40 points, including a 97-71 blowout on Wednesday.
Dream star’s rare stumble allowed Golden State to even series at 2-2
The shift in momentum was driven by Golden State’s disciplined ball security, which neutralized Atlanta’s fast-break advantage. After committing 36 turnovers in the previous two games—resulting in 46 points for Atlanta—the Valkyries tightened their defensive focus and offensive execution. Reese, who had publicly stated the day prior that the Dream had “gotten into the Valkyries’ heads,” took full responsibility for the team’s struggles during her postgame press conference, acknowledging that her confidence may have contributed to the team’s complacency.
With the series now tied, the stakes have escalated for both franchises. The Dream must rebound from this significant defensive and offensive lapse to maintain their momentum, while Golden State looks to capitalize on their improved ball handling and defensive intensity. The next game will be critical in determining which team can sustain their performance under the pressure of a championship run, as both squads seek to avoid elimination in a highly competitive Finals matchup.
Source: Yahoo Sports
