Atlanta Dream force decisive seventh game in WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, forcing a seventh and deciding game, the first such game in the series' history. Atlanta led 46-26 at half-time after Golden State trailed 32-15 at the end of the first quarter. Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard 21 for Atlanta, while Gabby Williams led Golden State with 26 points. Angel Reese added 15 points and 13 rebounds for Atlanta. Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday in San Francisco after the fixture was moved and brought forward to accommodate an Atlanta Hawks NBA game.
Key facts
- The Dream said in an open letter that their scheduling concerns did not receive enough attention or urgency.
- Atlanta led by as many as 25 points before Golden State pulled within 77-66 with two minutes remaining.
- The game had a 12:30pm local tip-off and drew a near full-capacity crowd.
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Why it matters
The result sets up a deciding game for the WNBA championship, the first Game 7 in Finals history.
What changed
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