Izzy Borlase helps Atlanta Dream level WNBA Finals series
Australian rookie Izzy Borlase played crucial defence as Atlanta Dream beat Golden State 79-65 to level the WNBA Finals at 1-1.
Australian rookie Izzy Borlase played a key role as Atlanta Dream beat Golden State 79-65 to level the WNBA Finals at 1-1. Borlase came off the bench for almost 17 minutes, finishing with two points, one assist, one steal and one crucial block late in the second quarter.
Borlase's block on Golden State's Veronica Burton led directly to a three-pointer by Atlanta's Allisha Gray and forced a timeout. Dream superstar Angel Reese dominated with 30 points and 16 rebounds, becoming the third player in WNBA history to record at least 30 points and 15-plus rebounds in a Finals game.
This was the Dream's first ever Finals win after being swept in three previous Finals appearances. Game three plays Thursday morning Australian time.
- Atlanta 79, Golden State 65
- Final score
- 22 years old
- Borlase's age
- Almost 17 minutes
- Minutes played by Borlase
- 30 points, 16 rebounds
- Reese's double-double
Why it mattersThe Dream are chasing their first WNBA championship in franchise history, and this win gives them home-court advantage for the next two games.
AustraliaBorlase is an Australian basketball player competing in the North American championship. Her Finals appearance is significant for Australian sports fans and athletes pursuing careers overseas.
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