Angel Reese opens Game 2 scoring in WNBA Finals

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Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 26m1 min read

Get us started than 5 🗣️ Angel Reese opens scoring for Game 2 https://t.co/oGBSCAuXdV Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The opening points came on a 2-point jumper from about 7 1/2 feet on the right side. The basket started Game 2 of the 2026 championship series between Atlanta and Golden State.

Why it matters: A Game 2 start matters for control of the 2026 championship series. Angel Reese anchors Atlanta's defense in its first Finals since 2013 after arriving from Chicago and winning 2026 Defensive Player of the Year.

What to watch: The Game 2 result shapes the rest of the Finals series.

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@WNBA 2026-10-20T00:18:26.814205+00:00

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