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“Do Whatever to Mess Them Up”: Angel Reese Gets Honest on Enjoying the Mental Game Against the Valkyries During WNBA Finals

Angel Reese is utilizing psychological tactics to rattle the Golden State Valkyries as the Atlanta Dream hold a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. After dropping the series opener, Atlanta secured consecutive victories with scores of 79-65 and 97-71, fueled by Reese's dominant performances of 30 points and 16 rebounds followed by 21 points and 12 rebounds.

The Dream's defensive pressure forced 19 turnovers in Game 2 and 17 in Game 3, effectively disrupting the league's top-ranked defense.

Reese noted that she monitors the emotional responses and body language of her opponents to maintain a competitive edge. Valkyries player Gabby Williams acknowledged the team's defensive struggles during the recent loss, emphasizing the need for adjustments to regain their form.

Despite their successful playoff run against stars like Paige Bueckers and A’ja Wilson, Golden State has struggled to contain an Atlanta offense averaging 80 points per game in this series.

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