Atlanta takes 2-1 WNBA Finals lead after Wednesday win
Atlanta moved ahead 2-1 in the WNBA Finals with a 97-71 victory over Golden State on Wednesday, while New York's Buffalo Sabres and Brooklyn Nets also lost.
By Avery Lyons, ClickNNY Sports Desk
Atlanta moved in front 2-1 in the WNBA Finals by routing Golden State 97-71 in Game 3 on Wednesday. The Dream's win was the night's clearest playoff result.
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points and made nine 3-pointers as Minnesota rolled past Miami 131-106. Washington topped Milwaukee 128-116 behind Anthony Davis' 34 points and 12 rebounds in his debut with the Wizards.
Elsewhere, the Brooklyn Nets fell to Charlotte 110-103, Indiana edged New Orleans 123-120, and Atlanta held off Orlando 132-125. Buffalo lost to Philadelphia 3-1, while Ottawa routed Florida 5-1. New Mexico State outlasted Sam Houston 30-24 in college football.
Compiled by the ClickNNY Sports Desk from final scores and game reports.
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