Dream host Valkyries in WNBA Finals Game 3 with the series tied 1-1

The WNBA Finals shift to Atlanta with everything even.

The Atlanta Dream host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Central with the best-of-seven series tied 1-1. Either team would be a first-time champion.

Reese evened it up

Golden State took Game 1 at home 68-64. Atlanta answered Monday night with a 79-65 win behind Angel Reese, who finished with 30 points and 16 rebounds. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 14 points. Golden State left the game unhappy with how often it turned the ball over.

Reese is averaging 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds for the Dream. Jordin Canada has been hot as well, averaging 15.9 points over the last 10 games.

Strong on the road

Atlanta went 15-7 at home this season and has won nine of its last 10 games. The Dream score 91.3 points a game and rank second in the Eastern Conference in rebounding.

Golden State, in just its second season, is also 15-7 away from home. Coach Natalie Nakase's team finished 32-12 with the league's fourth-best offensive rebounding. Veronica Burton averages 12.2 points, 5.7 assists and 1.6 steals, while Williams has averaged 20.7 points over her last 10 games.

Who is out

The Dream remain without Brionna Jones, who is out for the season with a leg injury. The Valkyries are without Iliana Rupert, who is out for the season because of a pregnancy.

The Valkyries are 7-3 over their last 10 games. They average 9.1 offensive rebounds a game, with Kiah Stokes grabbing 2.6 a night.