Reese followed two dominant performances with her worst game of the series, missing layup after layup when Atlanta needed her most.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.She finished with eight points and nine rebounds on 2-for-12 shooting as the Dream lost 67–62 to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday at State Farm Arena, evening the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at 2–2.Reese also committed six turnovers.WNBA PLAYERS, COACHES REFUSE TO EXPLAIN NATIONAL ANTHEM ABSENCES AMID MOUNTING CRITICISMAtlanta Dream forward Angel Reese gets her shot blocked by Golden State Valkyries forward Kiah Stokes during Game 4 of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.
(Getty Images)After combining for 51 points and 28 rebounds in Atlanta’s two victories, Reese had plenty of confidence heading into Game 4."They’re playing into my mental game," Reese said Friday.Before tipoff, both teams again stayed off the court for the national anthem, marking their fourth straight absence in the series.They left moments before the performance and returned seconds after it ended.Once the game began, Reese struggled to finish around the basket and hold onto the ball.
She went scoreless in the first quarter and reached halftime with four points, three rebounds, five turnovers and three fouls.Two of those fouls were offensive.Atlanta’s problems extended beyond Reese.
The Dream committed 14 first-half turnovers and attempted just 19 shots to Golden State’s 40.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEAtlanta Dream forward Angel Reese struggled to find room to operate offensively against the Golden State Valkyries during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.(Getty Images)Reese’s hook shot with 6:15 left in the second quarter was Atlanta’s last field goal of the half.
The Valkyries closed the period on an...