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The Atlanta Dream have never lost in any game Angel Reese has hit a three in this year 🤯
Golden State Valkyries defeat Atlanta Dream for franchise’s first WNBA title: In only their second season in existence, the Golden State Valkyries are WNBA ...
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Key FactsValkyries win franchise’s first WNBA title
Nov 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Gabby Williams led Golden State in the final, scoring a team-high 30 points.
- After Atlanta took a 2–1 lead, Nakase shortened the rotation; Golden State then won two straight to lead 3–2.
- Game 6 began in Atlanta at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday amid scheduling difficulties around earlier events at State Farm Arena.
- CNBC valued Golden State at $1 billion in May, making the Valkyries the first WNBA team to reach that mark.
“Nat told me to be patient in the first half. It was hard, but I listened to her. She’s right as always and she got us here.”— Gabby Williams said this moments after the final buzzer, referring to head coach Natalie Nakase.
Following WNBA Finals loss to Valkyries, Angel Reese shares how impressive the Atlanta Dream has been this season.
See all of Angel Reese's 2026 WNBA Finals looks from casual to fierce: Angel Reese continued her run as one of the best-dressed athletes in all of sports in her ...
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WNBA Finals 2026: How Stokes carried Valkyries to Game 5 win - ESPN: Golden State's defense and 6-foot-3 center Kiah Stokes led the way in a 64-55 win for a 3-2 ...
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Dream coach Karl Smesko shares his emotions for his team following the WNBA Finals loss to Golden State Valkyries.
Valkyries-Dream Finals set record: most-watched WNBA game in 30 years: Preliminary numbers show 3.3 million tuned in to see the Valkyries claim the title in Game ...
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Kurtenbach: Gabby Williams’ Game 7 masterpiece makes the impossible real as Valkyries take title in second season
pressdemocrat.com/2026/10/31/golden-state-valkyries-wnba-finals-game-7-gabby-williams-kurtenbach-1031/
Angel Reese's three-word reaction to Dream's crushing WNBA Finals loss: Angel Reese said "delayed not denied" after the Atlanta Dream fell 68-63 to the ...
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The scene in Ballhalla as the Golden State Valkyries lead the Atlanta Dream heading into Q4 🟣
Dream Save Their Season—and Maybe the WNBA—by Forcing Game 7: Atlanta’s offense hummed from the start and never let up on Golden State, as Karl Smesko’s squad ...
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Angel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream beat Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals at 1-1
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Key FactsAtlanta Dream Level WNBA Finals Against Valkyries
Oct 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Atlanta defeated Golden State 79-65 in San Francisco on Monday night, leveling the best-of-seven series at one game apiece.
- Angel Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard set a Finals record with six steals.
- The victory was Atlanta’s first Finals win after three previous appearances and an overall 0-10 record.
- Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta at State Farm Arena, which holds more than 17,000 fans.
Thrive City is packed as fans watch the Golden State Valkyries take on the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.#wnbafinals #atlantadream #goldenstatevalkyries 🎥: Courtesy of Neil ... Show more
HUGE first quarter from the Dream‼️
Allisha Gray is a perfect 3-3 from the field, and Atlanta made SIX threes to end the first quarter 👏
athlonsports.com Nov 01
WNBA Makes Angel Reese Announcement in Atlanta Dream's Finals Lossathlonsports.com
Sophie Cunningham reveals what she thinks of WNBA players skipping national anthem
nypost.com/2026/10/29/sports/sophie-cunningham-reveals-what-she-thinks-of-wnba-players-skipping-national-anthem/
Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after only one season: The New York Liberty fired head coach Chris DeMarco after one season following a playoff semifinal sweep ...
nypost.com/2026/11/03/sports/liberty-fire-chris-demarco-as-head-coach-after-one-year/
WNBA Finals: How the Dream's fast start forced the first Game 7 - ESPN: A fast start and hot 3-point shooting helped Atlanta beat Golden State and force the WNBA ...
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Photos: Golden State Valkyries clinch first WNBA title in franchise history: Golden State Valkyries clinch first WNBA title in franchise history
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athlonsports.com Nov 04
Angel Reese Announces Career News After WNBA Finals Loss: Angel Reese is returning to her roots after finishing her third WNBA season.
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athlonsports.com Nov 04
'A Honor To Play With You': Angel Reese Reacts to DeWanna Bonner's Parting Message
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Add Valkyries into Golden State Finals lore after key lineup changes: The Golden State Valkyries leaned into their superpower of being “a really egoless team ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/add-valkyries-golden-state-finals-lore-key-lineup-22492560.php
Angel Reese Gets Honest About Dream After Losing WNBA Finals: An emotional Angel Reese sent a clear message on the Dream after they suffered a tough WNBA Finals ...
newsweek.com/sports/angel-reese-gets-honest-about-dream-after-losing-wnba-finals-12646447
WNBA Finals' first Game 7 will crown a first-time champion - ESPN: By this point, there are no more surprises. All that's left is to crown a first-time champ in ...
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WNBA Finals Game 7 expert predictions: Valkyries or Dream? Our staff is (mostly) in agreement
nytimes.com/athletic/7739684/2026/10/31/wnba-finals-expert-predictions-valkyries-dream/
The Atlanta Dream DOMINATE Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead over the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals.
Key FactsAtlanta Dream take 2-1 WNBA Finals lead
Oct 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Atlanta defeated Golden State 97-71 and now leads the Finals series 2-1.
- Reese recorded double-doubles in all three Finals games after posting 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2.
- Atlanta outscored Golden State 63-35 across the series’ three third quarters.
- Saturday’s Game 4 is sold out at State Farm Arena, which holds more than 17,000 spectators.
It feels good when you’re in the finals. It’s a long season and you play against everybody and go through and push through, but when you can do it at the highest level, this is what you live for, this is what the offseason is for. I put the work in for this moment and I’m just happy I could lead the team to a win. We’re feeling good going into Saturday.— Reese after the Dream’s win to take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals.
Rhyne Howard walks off the court after her best game of the series 🫡
The WNBA Finals starting at 12:30 p.m. is an embarrassment, when the league should be celebrating
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Valkyries Win First WNBA Championship, Beating Dream 68-63 In Game 7: Jordin Canada scored 18 points, Allisha Gray 16 and Angel Reese had eight points and 12 ...
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Angel Reese wore an all-black look straight out of "The Matrix" for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals where the Atlanta Dream forced the first ever Game 7 ... Show more
See Angel Reese's 'Matrix' look and other best fits from WNBA Finals Game 6
See Angel Reese's 'Matrix' look and other best fits from WNBA Finals Game 6
athlonsports.com Nov 03
Angel Reese's Boyfriend Has Strong Message After Atlanta Dream's Finals Lossathlonsports.com
TSN Oct 29
THE DREAM CAN'T STOP SCORING 🫨
Allisha Gray is up to a team-high 10 PTS for Atlanta! #WNBAFinals
Meghan L. Hall breaks down the huge Game 7 of the WNBA Finals where the Golden State Valkyries took down the Atlanta Dream in a historic run.
Why Valkyries’ Game 6 massacre by Dream shows Draymond Green was right: The distance between three wins and four in a Finals is huge. But cross-country travel ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/valkyries-game-6-massacre-dream-shows-draymond-22500819.php
athlonsports.com Nov 03
Sophie Cunningham Responds to Angel Reese Criticism: Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham discusses Angel Reese's missed layups.
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A frustrated Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko stood defiantly behind star center Angel Reese on Monday, criticizing officials for missing what he called a ... Show more
WNBA Somehow Managed to Bury Its Own Championship Game: The WNBA Finals could end Thursday, but Game 6 is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. The unusual start time ...
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Way-Too-Early WNBA Power Rankings 2027: Valkyries open at 1 - ESPN: Golden State has been crowned champion. Where do the Valkyries start out in our first look at ...
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Changed tipoff time disrupts plans for watching Valkyries’ Game 6 of WNBA Finals: The Valkyries and Dream will play Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at 9:30 a.m ...
pressdemocrat.com/2026/10/27/wnba-finals-game-6-tipoff-time-valkyries-dream/
The Golden State Valkyries take down the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals behind a 26-point performance from Gabby Williams 🌟
Key FactsValkyries win WNBA Finals opener against Dream
Oct 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Williams scored 26 points, including two free throws at 1:18 and two more with 4.1 seconds remaining.
- Golden State shot 32.1% overall and 7 for 33 from three-point range; no other Valkyries player reached double figures.
- Allisha Gray returned from a left ring-finger injury and scored 19 points; Angel Reese recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds.
- Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Monday night, again at Chase Center.
"We always knew we were going to find a way somehow."— Gabby Williams, postgame on the microphone as fans chanted 'Gabby! Gabby!'
The Atlanta Dream have sold out State Farm Arena for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, per Front Office Sports.
The 17,044-seat venue will host the game after a ... Show more
Dream coach backs up Angel Reese, calls out 'ridiculous' officiating against star player in WNBA Finals
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The Golden State Valkyries won their first title on Halloween, defeating the Atlanta Dream. Here and the winners and losers of Game 7 ... Show more
Valkyries clairvoyant owner, Cathy Engelbert among WNBA Finals winners and losers
Valkyries clairvoyant owner, Cathy Engelbert among WNBA Finals winners and losers
Flavor Flav, Hillary Clinton weigh in as WNBA takes flak for weekday lunchtime finals game
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Angel Reese in the Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals Game 2 win:
◽ 30 PTS
◽ 16 REB
◽ 3 AST
◽ 2 BLK@AtlantaDream | @Reese10Angel
The best two words in sports: Game 7 🍿
Golden State Valkyries or Atlanta Dream? 🤔⤵️
WNBA Finals 2026: Previewing Valkyries-Dream Game 6 - ESPN: How did Golden State take control? Can Atlanta gets its offense going? And will the 12:30 tip impact ...
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How to watch Game 6 of Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals: The Golden State Valkyries take a 3-2 lead into Game 6 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream ...
sfchronicle.com/valkyries/article/valkyries-dream-finals-watch-22499224.php
SFGATE Oct 28
Dream owners blame entire arena saga on WNBA leadership in letter: In a letter to the team's fans, Atlanta Dream owners blamed the league for the entire arena ...
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Enes Kanter Freedom, whom the Atlanta Dream assigned a private luxury suite to watch Game 3 of the WNBA Finals from after he voiced concerns about his personal ... Show more
Valkyries-Dream will add to Bay Area history of Game 7 joy and sorrow: Saturday's Golden State Valkyries-Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals showdown will mark only the ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/article/valkyries-dream-add-bay-area-history-game-7-joy-22495703.php
The Golden State Valkyries have taken a 3-2 series lead in the WNBA Finals after their 64-55 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Monday night at San ... Show more
Nick Wright calls out media for unfair Angel Reese coverage: Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are two wins away from the WNBA title, and Nick Wright thinks ...
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Golden State Valkyries fans are known to dress to the nines for games, so what happens when you put the most important game of the year on the same day as ... Show more
The Golden State Valkyries are officially WNBA champions!
In just their second season as a franchise, the Valkyries have made history ... Show more
SB Nation Oct 29
The Atlanta Dream are still alive, and there’s 3 reasons why: Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, and Angel Reese all showed out in a must-win Game 6 for the Atlanta ...
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Versant reportedly opposed WNBA Finals Game 6 move to midday: Television partner Versant reportedly wanted the Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals Game 6 matchup kept in ...
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Fans inside Rikki’s Bar in San Francisco chant as the WNBA Finals Game 6 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream begins on Thursday, Oct. 29 ... Show more
Photos: Golden State Valkyries take game 5 against Atlanta Dream at Ballhalla: The Golden State Valkyries head back to Atlanta with a 3-2 advantage over the ...
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For Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream, the schedule change from primetime to lunchtime is having a ... Show more
Angel Reese Has 'No Doubt' Dream Will 'Fight Back,' Force WNBA Finals Game 7 vs. Valkyries
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WNBA Finals: Valkyries take huge early lead, then hold on to even series heading into Game 5
mercurynews.com/2026/10/24/golden-state-valkyries-wnba-finals-atlanta-dream-game-4/
Valkyries seek 'fire' as crucial Game 4 looms in WNBA Finals - ESPN: After losing their last two games by a combined 40 points, the Valkyries vowed to "show more ...
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athlonsports.com Oct 17
Atlanta Dream Coach Karl Smesko Addresses Angel Reese Decisionathlonsports.com
athlonsports.com Oct 17
Atlanta Dream’s Allisha Gray Announces Good News After Missing Two Gamesathlonsports.com
En Vogue performs halftime show during Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals Game 5 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Dream are Valkyries’ WNBA Finals nightmare. Game 3 was a wakeup call: The Golden State Valkyries are in serious trouble, down 2-1 in the WNBA Finals and with a ...
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The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will play one of the biggest games of the WNBA season in front of 3,500 people without a late change ... Show more
WNBA Finals Game 6 to be played at 3,500-seat arena barring last-minute relocation
WNBA Finals Game 6 to be played at 3,500-seat arena barring last-minute relocation
The latest episode of scheduling changes surrounding the Atlanta Dream's WNBA Finals home games has reached a resolution ... Show more