Angel Reese had plenty of reasons to celebrate as the Atlanta Dream booked their place in the 2026 WNBA Finals, completing a 3-0 sweep of the New York Liberty on Friday. The 24-year-old forward delivered a strong all-round performance, recording 22 points on 7-of-18 shooting, including two three-pointers, along with nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal. After the victory, Reese reflected on the team’s achievement and the confidence she has gained as Atlanta continues to support her development.
The Dream’s Finals berth also brought a social media post from nearly a year ago back into focus. On October 11, 2025, Reese shared a simple message while watching the WNBA Finals from home: “Manifesting the finals.” Almost a year later, she has helped turn that ambition into reality, playing a key role in Atlanta’s semifinal sweep of New York on October 10, 2026. The moment marked a memorable milestone for Reese and the Dream as they prepare for the championship series.
Angel Reese’s “Manifesting the Finals” Tweet Comes True as Atlanta Dream Sweep Liberty to Reach WNBA Finals
Angel Reese is enjoying a memorable first WNBA postseason, helping the Atlanta Dream reach the Finals for the first time since 2013. Atlanta secured its place in the championship series with an 85-83 victory over the New York Liberty in Game 3 on Friday, October 9, completing a 3-0 sweep in their best-of-five semifinal matchup. For Reese, the achievement was especially meaningful because she had publicly set her sights on reaching this stage long before joining the Dream.
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