Valkyries vs. Dream Recap: Atlanta Wins Finals Game 3, 97-71

The Dream beat the Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals and now lead the series 2-1. Atlanta won the first quarter 23-15, led 46-40 at halftime and pulled away after that, winning the third 25-17 and the fourth 26-14. The Dream shot 49 percent and turned it over only 8 times, while Golden State shot 35 percent and had 15 turnovers. Three DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

Angel Reese 25+ points + rebounds + assists (-294 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Reese hit 25+ PRA in 8 of her last 10 and all 10 of her last home games, and she posted 26 and 49 PRA in the first two Finals games. The main line was 29.5. - What happened: 21 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists for 36 PRA, 11.5 over the 24.5 line. She shot 7 of 12, went 5 of 5 at the line, made both of her threes and added 3 steals in 34 minutes. - Worth watching: She cleared even the 29.5 main line. A double-double profile in heavy minutes makes PRA her most reliable market.

Jordin Canada 20+ points + rebounds + assists (-234 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Canada cleared 20+ PRA in 9 of her last 10, with 20 and 30 PRA in the first two Finals games on 36 to 38 minutes and 7 and 10 assists. The main line was 22.5. - What happened: 10 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for 24 PRA in 33 minutes, 4.5 over the 19.5 line. She also cleared the 22.5 main line. - Worth watching: Her assists keep showing up: 8 here after 7 and 10 in the first two games. With a 0 of 3 night from three, the playmaking carried this prop.

Kiah Stokes 7+ rebounds (-160 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Stokes grabbed 7+ rebounds in 9 of her last 10, including 7 and 11 in the first two Finals games. Iliana Rupert was still out, so Stokes kept the center minutes. The main line was 7.5. - What happened: Stokes pulled down 11 rebounds in 26 minutes, 4.5 over the 6.5 line, and added 3 blocks. - Worth watching: That is two games with 11 boards in this series. As long as she holds the center minutes, the rebound line stays in play.

How the game played out

Rhyne Howard scored 16 for Atlanta with 5 steals, and Naz Hillmon added 15 on 3 of 5 from three. Isobel Borlase gave the Dream 12 points off the bench and was +21. For Golden State, Gabby Williams had 15 points and 8 assists but shot 5 of 18. Cecilia Zandalasini and Janelle Salaun scored 13 each, and the Valkyries made 12 of 30 threes.

Trends to watch

• Reese has posted 26, 49 and 36 PRA in the three Finals games, all over the 24.5 line.
• Canada played 33 minutes and Reese 34. Both are carrying heavy minutes, which supports their PRA markets heading into Game 4.
• Golden State shot 35 percent and turned it over 15 times. Whether the Valkyries clean that up is the swing factor for the Game 4 total.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. Learn more about player props and implied probability, or see today's WNBA board.