Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7
Atlanta outscored Golden State 32-15 in the first quarter to take a 46-26 lead at the break, keeping the WNBA Finals alive for Saturday.
By Layla Richardson ·
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 on Thursday at State Farm Arena, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the WNBA Finals.
The Dream controlled the game from the opening tip. They outscored Golden State 32-15 in the first quarter and entered halftime with a 26-point lead. That early advantage left the visitors trailing by 20 points at the break. Atlanta did not allow the series to end on its home floor.
Allisha Gray led the Dream with 23 points. Rhyne Howard added 21 points. Angel Reese contributed 15 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. For Golden State, Gabby Williams scored 26 points. The Valkyries outscored Atlanta 21-17 in the third quarter, but they could not erase the large deficit established in the first half.
The series is now tied 3-3. The two teams will travel back to San Francisco for the final game of the postseason. Game 7 is scheduled for Saturday evening at Chase Center. The winner of that game will claim the 2026 WNBA title.
