# Angel Reese Sets WNBA Finals Record with Three Consecutive Double-Doubles

> Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese achieved a historic milestone in the 2026 WNBA Finals by becoming the first player to start her Finals career with three straight double-doubles.

By PrimaryBrief newsroom · Published 2026-10-25T14:57:56.638015Z
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Angel Reese, a forward for the Atlanta Dream, made history in Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on October 21, 2026, by recording her third consecutive double-double, a first for any player starting their Finals career [1][2][8]. At 24 years old, she also became the youngest player to achieve this streak [8].

This accomplishment marks a new benchmark for WNBA Finals performances, solidifying Reese's individual impact and propelling the Atlanta Dream in their quest for their inaugural championship [2][5][8].

## Reese's Record-Setting Performance
On October 21, 2026, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, taking a 2-1 series lead [4][5][6]. Reese delivered 21 points and 12 rebounds, along with 3 assists, 3 steals, and two three-pointers on 7-of-12 shooting [1][7]. This marked her third consecutive double-double of the series, a feat unmatched by any other player in their first three WNBA Finals games [1][2][7]. The crowd of 17,099 spectators witnessed this historic moment [1].

## The Finals So Far
The 2026 WNBA Finals began on October 17, 2026, with the Golden State Valkyries winning Game 1 in San Francisco 68-64 [6][10]. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 26 points in that game [10]. The Atlanta Dream secured their first-ever WNBA Finals victory in Game 2, beating the Valkyries 79-65 [3][5]. In that game, Reese contributed 30 points and 16 rebounds, helping to tie the series at 1-1 [3][5].

## Reese's Statements and Teammate Praise
Following her Game 3 performance, Reese expressed confidence, stating, "Time to take over" [2]. She reflected on the effort required, saying, "This is what you live for; this is what the offseason is for. I put the work in for this moment, and I'm just happy I could lead the team to a win" [2]. Reese also acknowledged the home crowd's energy, remarking, "The crowd really poured into us; it feels good to be home on your own court" [2]. Atlanta Dream point guard Jordin Canada praised Reese's consistent effort, noting, "Angel shows up in every game. Some people only show up at big games, but she's consistent with that, and she brings her teammates along" [8].

## Game 4 Shift
The series momentum shifted again in Game 4 on October 24, 2026, when the Golden State Valkyries secured a 67-62 victory, evening the series at 2-2 [9][11]. Angel Reese was limited to 8 points and 9 rebounds, making only 2 of her 12 shots [9][11]. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries again with 17 points [9]. Valkyries center Kiah Stokes was credited with making Reese's attempts difficult [11]. Reese took responsibility for her performance, saying, "I think it was me, I think I rushed a lot on my shots and I didn’t take my time" [11]. She stated the Dream would focus on "just getting back to who we are, our identity, being the enforcers" for Game 5 [11].

## What we could not confirm
The current standing of the series beyond Game 4 or the outcome of Game 5 and subsequent games was not available in the provided records [None].

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