Allisha Gray delivered a clutch performance, hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer with under a minute remaining to lift the Atlanta Dream to an 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6. The shot forced the first Game 7 in WNBA history. Gray, battling injuries to her left hand, finished with 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 5-of-7 from beyond the arc.
She became the second player ever to make at least five 3s while facing elimination in the Finals. The Dream dominated early, outscoring the Valkyries 32-15 in the first quarter while shooting 75% from 3-point range. Atlanta built a 25-point halftime lead, the largest by a team facing elimination in Finals history.
The team's identity, fueled by trash-talking and confidence, was on full display. Rhyne Howard flexed after her makes, and Angel Reese challenged Gray to maintain a superstar mindset. With the series tied 3-3, Game 7 will decide the champion.
Gray vowed to take the game up another level, while Karl Smesko praised her flawless execution. The Dream aim to cap a remarkable comeback in the decisive final game.
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