Dream Stave Off Elimination, Force First‑Ever Game 7 in WNBA Finals

Game 6 Summary

The Atlanta Dream surged to a 32‑15 lead after the opening quarter, hitting seven three‑pointers and never looking back. Rhyne Howard (21) and Allisha Gray (23) combined for 9‑of‑13 from beyond the arc. Golden State Valkyries fought back in the second half, with Gabby Williams scoring 20 points, but the deficit was too large.

Key Moments

• First quarter: Dream 32‑15, seven threes (Howard, Gray, Reese).
• Half‑time: Dream 46‑26, Valkyries struggled offensively, possibly affected by the 12:30 pm tip‑off.
• Third quarter: Dream extended lead to 63‑47.
• Fourth quarter: Allisha Gray’s clutch three with 56 seconds left sealed an 77‑69 victory.

Player Highlights

• Angel Reese: 15 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists; her 78 total rebounds set a WNBA Finals record.
• Gabby Williams (Valkyries): 20 second‑half points, three‑point shooting kept the game alive.
• Tiffany Hayes (Valkyries): 15 points on 6‑of‑10 shooting, the team’s most efficient scorer.

Implications

The win forces a Game 7, the first in WNBA Finals history, scheduled for 31 Oct at State Farm Arena. Both teams will broadcast on NBC, USA Network and CNBC in the U.S., with streaming on Peacock. Fans can verify the official box score on the WNBA website or the league’s app.

How to Follow

• Check live updates on the WNBA’s official site.
• Follow team accounts on Twitter for post‑game interviews.
• Watch the Game 7 broadcast on the listed networks.