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“Her Aggression Puts Golden State on Their Heels”: Chiney Ogwumike Lays Out Angel Reese Formula for Atlanta’s WNBA Finals Comeback

The Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals hopes hinge on reigniting Angel Reese’s offensive dominance after a stumbling Game 1 loss to the Golden State Valkyries. Reese, the Defensive Player of the Year, scored 11 of Atlanta’s 22 first-quarter points but went scoreless in the second half as the Dream fell 68-64, dropping their first postseason game and handing Golden State a 1-0 series lead.

ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike highlighted Reese’s impact when given the ball, noting her ability to disrupt Golden State’s defense when active, particularly after other players struggled. While center Kiah Stokes managed to contain Reese early, the Dream’s failure to sustain her involvement—especially after Stokes left the court—left Atlanta without a consistent offensive threat in the second half, ultimately costing them control of the game.

With Game 2 on the line, Reese has already acknowledged her lack of aggression in the second half and vowed to take a more assertive role moving forward. The Dream’s ability to keep Reese engaged and attacking will be critical to avoiding a 0-2 series deficit in the high-stakes rematch at Chase Center on Monday.

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