In her WNBA Finals debut, Angel Reese received considerable acclaim for her performance, particularly during a strong first quarter. However, by the end of Game 1 on Saturday night, Reese and the Atlanta Dream faced disappointment after a 68-64 loss to the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Despite recording 14 points, 12 rebounds, and five fouls for a double-double, Reese struggled in the second half, finishing without any points. The Valkyries staged a crucial late-game comeback, outscoring Atlanta 7-0 to secure the win.