Dream Take Finals Lead as WNBA Viewership Soars; Kanter Denied Entry

The Atlanta Dream have taken a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, following a dominant 97-71 victory in Game 3. Angel Reese once again led the Dream with 21 points and 12 rebounds, building on her strong performance in Game 2. The series has also seen record-breaking viewership, with the Finals opener drawing 2.1 million viewers, signaling a significant surge in interest for the league.

Amidst the on-court action, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom claimed he was removed from Game 3 after refusing to sit in a private suite arranged by the Dream. The team stated the suite was offered due to safety concerns. Kanter Freedom has been a vocal critic of the WNBA and has previously been involved in controversies surrounding transgender athletes. His ejection, or denial of entry, adds another layer of off-court drama to the highly anticipated finals.