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Dream beat Valkyries to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 19:39 · Archive

Atlanta Dream defeated Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 to level the WNBA Finals.

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday, evening the series at three games each. Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard added 21 as the Dream shot effectively throughout the game, building a lead of as much as 25 points. Angel Reese contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds for Atlanta.

Golden State mounted a late comeback, with Gabby Williams scoring 26 points and Tiffany Hayes adding 15. The Valkyries pulled to within 77-66 with 1:57 remaining but could not complete the comeback. Atlanta's offensive performance represented a marked improvement after the team was held to just 22 points in the first half of a 65-55 loss in Game 5. Against the must-win mandate in Game 6, the Dream made 6 of 8 three-pointers and 11 of 15 shots overall in the opening quarter, racing to a 32-15 lead.

The decisive Game 7 will be played in Golden State on Saturday night, with each team seeking its first WNBA championship.

Dream beat Valkyries to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals
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In this story: Atlanta Dream · Golden State Valkyries · Allisha Gray · Rhyne Howard · Angel Reese · Gabby Williams · Atlanta · Golden State

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