Reese drops 15 in first half as Atlanta leads Finals Game 2

Shot 6-of-9 with 7 boards in Finals push

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Angel Reese is on FIRE 🔥 She finishes the 1H with a game-high 15 PTS & 7 REB on 6-9 FGM to help give Atlanta the le Via @NBA on X

What happened: Angel Reese scored a game-high 15 points with seven rebounds by halftime of Game 2. She shot 6-of-9 from the field to put Atlanta ahead at the break. The second half aired on USA Network and Peacock.

Why it matters: The fast start extended a postseason run that began six months after the Chicago Sky trade and included 2026 Defensive Player of the Year honors. A Game 2 win would strengthen Atlanta's control of the Finals series.

By the numbers: 15 PTS, 7 REB, 6-9 FG in first half

What to watch: Atlanta tries to hold the lead in the second half to take control of the Finals series.

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