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Aussie Opal's block fires Dream to WNBA finals win

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Aussie Opal's block fires Dream to WNBA finals win. (2026, October 20). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-20/izzy-borlase-angel-reese-atlanta-dream-wnba-finals/107289118

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Australian rookie Izzy Borlase helped the Atlanta Dream tie the WNBA Finals series against the Golden State Valkyries at 1–1 with a decisive win of 79-65. Although Borlase only scored two points, she made a critical defensive play that halted Golden State's momentum at halftime. The next game in the series is scheduled for Thursday morning AEDT.

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Game 1: Golden State Valkyries won 65-79 against Atlanta Dream. Angel Reese struggled in the second half with zero points and multiple turnovers.

Game 2: Atlanta Dream evened the series, defeating Valkyries 79-65. Angel Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds.

Australian rookie Izzy Borlase contributed significantly to the Dream’s victory despite scoring only two points, making key defensive plays.

Kiah Stokes praised Reese's aggressive play in Game 2 but noted her team struggled with shooting accuracy (Golden State shot terribly).

Next game is set for Wednesday in Atlanta at State Farm Arena.

Written for “WNBA Finals Dream Vs Valkyries” on 2026-11-04, grounded in this article and the 11 other(s) covering the same event.

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Izzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream level WNBA finals against Golden State Valkyries In short: Australian rookie Izzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream have won game two of the WNBA Finals 79–65 to level the series with the Golden State Valkyries at 1–1. asserted

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Borlase only scored two points in the game but came up with a major defensive play to end the first half. asserted

Borlase → score → half

Game three will be played on Thursday morning (AEDT). asserted

Game → play → morning

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