The Atlanta Dream staved off elimination and forced the first-ever Game 7 in WNBA Finals history with an 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday night. The win at home tied the best-of-seven series at 3-3 and sends the decisive game to the West Coast on Saturday.
Game 6 Summary
The Dream jumped to an early double-digit lead and never trailed. Allisha Gray led Atlanta with 23 points, Rhyne Howard added 21, and Angel Reese recorded a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds. For Golden State, Gabby Williams scored a game-high 26 points, but the Valkyries shot just 31% from the field as a team.
Series Background
Both teams reached the Finals after sweeping their semifinal opponents. Atlanta eliminated the New York Liberty 3-0, while Golden State ousted the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 3-0. The Dream entered the playoffs as the No. 4 seed and are 5-0 in the postseason after a first-round sweep of the Washington Mystics. The No. 2 seed Valkyries needed three games to dispatch the Dallas Wings in the opening round.
The 2026 WNBA season featured a historic salary-cap increase from $1.5 million to $7 million and saw multiple regular-season records fall, including Caitlin Clark's 40-point, 10-assist game, Angel Reese's single-game rebounding record of 26, and Kelsey Mitchell's single-season scoring record.
Upcoming Schedule
Game 7 is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 at 8 p.m. ET in Golden State, broadcast on USA and fubo. The winner will claim the 2026 WNBA championship.
