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Angel Reese gets surprising WNBA Finals opponent after A'ja Wilson's Aces suffer stunning exit

Angel Reese is advancing to the WNBA Finals for the initial time in her career following a surprising semifinal outcome. Her Atlanta squad swept the New York Liberty 85-83 on Friday, with Reese contributing twenty-two points, nine boards, three assists, and two blocks.

Teammates Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada added twenty-one and nineteen points respectively to overcome strong efforts from Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, who each put up twenty-six points for New York. Meanwhile, the Golden State Valkyries pulled off a massive upset by sweeping defending champions led by A'ja Wilson in an 87-77 overtime decision.

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