Angel Reese ignited a viral moment on X following the Atlanta Dream’s historic 79-65 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. The 26-year-old forward, who secured a crucial double-double with 30 points and 16 rebounds, capped off her performance with a succinct five-word caption: “DUBS IN THE MF CHAT.” The post instantly trended, reflecting the electric atmosphere surrounding Reese’s dominant display at Chase Center on Monday.
Youngest player ever to record a Finals double-double fuels Atlanta’s first-ever series tie.
Reese’s performance marked a historic milestone, as she became the youngest player in WNBA history to post a double-double in the Finals. In 34 minutes, the Defensive Player of the Year also contributed three assists and two blocks, anchoring both ends of the floor. Her statistical dominance was the primary catalyst for Atlanta’s first-ever win in a WNBA Finals game, a feat the franchise had never achieved in its previous appearances in 2010, 2011, and 2013.
The victory leveled the best-of-seven series at 1-1, ending a long-standing curse for the Dream after they were swept in all prior Finals encounters. With Reese’s viral celebration signaling a shift in momentum, Atlanta now heads home with a chance to take a series lead. The combination of Reese’s record-breaking efficiency and the team’s collective defense sets the stage for a pivotal Game 3, proving that the Dream are no longer just contenders but legitimate championship threats.
Source: Yahoo Sports
