Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries 80-69 to force a decisive Game 7 in the WNBA Finals, ensuring the series reaches a finale for the first time in history. Allisha Gray scored 23 points while Rhyne Howard added 21, helping Atlanta recover from consecutive losses in Games 4 and 5.
Angel Reese contributed a 15-point, 13-rebound double-double for the Dream, who played in front of a near full-capacity crowd despite a 12:30pm local tip-off. Reese credited the team's renewed energy and the crowd's support, saying, "You could definitely tell we got our swagger back."
Atlanta dominated early, leading by as many as 25 points and holding a 46-26 advantage at halftime. Despite a late push from Golden State, which cut the deficit to 77-66 with two minutes remaining, the Dream held on. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 26 points, supported by Tiffany Hayes' 15.
Game 7 will be held in Golden State from 1am on Sunday, broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing