The Atlanta Dream took a 2-1 WNBA Finals lead over the Golden State Valkyries after an emphatic 97-71 win on their home court Wednesday night.

Dream star forward Angel Reese continued to look like the best player on the court during Game 3. She finished with a game-high 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field , along with 12 rebounds, three assists, and three steals in 34 minutes played.

Reese's college head coach, legendary LSU Tigers coach Kim Mulkey, was sitting courtside during Game 3. She was cheering Reese on emphatically throughout the game, and then the forward went over to her former coach and shared an embrace and some words after the game ended.

Angel Reese with her former LSU coach Kim Mulkey after Game 3 💛 pic.twitter.com/DpOlmyrlHQ

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) October 22, 2026

Reese spoke with the media after Wednesday's win and was asked what message Mulkey had for her.

"Her words, I can't share.…