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Angel Reese Posts 30-Point, 16-Rebound Game 2

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 2:43 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Angel Reese Dominates

Angel Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
At 24, she became the youngest player to record a 30-point, 15-rebound postseason game.
Her performance tied the Dream’s 79-65 win, evening the series at 1-1.
Reese said she felt she let the team down in Game 1 and wanted to leave her mark in Game 2.

Summary

Valkyries Surpass $100M

Golden State Valkyries became first professional women’s sports team to exceed $100 million in annual revenue.
Analysts estimate the Finals run could add roughly $30 million to the franchise’s earnings.
Violet-clad fans have sold out every home game at Chase Center, filling it with wigs and sequin jackets.
Games 3 and 4 shift to Atlanta’s 17,000-seat State Farm Arena.
Game 4 tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Oct. 24.

History

Historical Context

Since the WNBA’s 1997 launch with eight teams and the Houston Comets’ 18-10 record securing the first championship, the league has expanded repeatedly, adding the Golden State Valkyries after a 2023 announcement and slated to debut in 2025. Angel Reese’s 30-point, 16-rebound Game 2 illustrates the star power driving attendance and market growth.

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Angel Reese Dominates

Angel Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
At 24, she became the youngest player to record a 30-point, 15-rebound postseason game.
Her performance tied the Dream’s 79-65 win, evening the series at 1-1.
Reese said she felt she let the team down in Game 1 and wanted to leave her mark in Game 2.

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