Angel Reese brings 3-point touch into Finals Game 1

Game 1 tips Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Chase Center

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Constantly adding to her bag 🙌 Angel Reese has been letting it fly from behind the arc! Check out her best 3-PT celebra Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Angel Reese meets the Valkyries in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday at Chase Center. Her expanded 3-point shooting is the pre-series talking point.

Why it matters: Added range changes floor spacing if defenses must close out on Reese. Both finalists are chasing the first championship in

What to watch: Game 1 airs Saturday on NBC. The early test is whether Reese takes confident threes in the opening minutes.

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