PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream lead WNBA finals

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PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream lead WNBA finals

The Atlanta Dream never trailed during the 97-71 victory in Game 3 against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2026. Game 4 is Saturday.

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) reacts during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) shoots between Golden State Valkyries center Aminata Gueye (31) and Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) looks toward the basket before attempting a free throw during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) shoots a 3-point basket during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (0) reacts after scoring during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) appeals to a referee during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) celebrates with Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (0) reacts after scoring during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) shoots against Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream fans cheer during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) drives against Golden State Valkyries guard-forward Kaila Charles (6) during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) knocks the ball away from Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes (15) during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko shouts instructions during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

A fan holds a sign during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (center) and other players celebrate after the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream center Madina Okot (left) and forward Angel Reese celebrate after the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese greets Emmy Award-winning actress Kerry Washington after the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese greets Mayor Andre Dickens after the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard hugs a family member after the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after scoring during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream fans cheer after Angel Reese (foreground) scored during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Dream fans cheer before Game 3 of the WNBA Finals game against Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) reacts during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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