Atlanta Dream Force Game 7 with 80-69 Win Over Golden State Valkyries

BBC Sport · 2026-10-29
Atlanta Dream Force Game 7 with 80-69 Win Over Golden State Valkyries

The Atlanta Dream kept their championship hopes alive with an 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries, evening the WNBA Finals at 3-3 and setting up a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday. The Dream’s defense stifled the Valkyries’ offense, holding them to just 69 points and preventing Golden State from clinching the franchise’s first title. Atlanta’s balanced attack and clutch shooting down the stretch proved decisive, as they pulled away in the fourth quarter. This win marks the first time in the series that the road team has won, adding another layer of unpredictability to a thrilling Finals. The Valkyries, led by their star backcourt, struggled from beyond the arc and were outrebounded by a determined Dream squad. With momentum shifting, Game 7 promises to be a classic. The Dream now have a chance to complete a remarkable comeback, while the Valkyries must regroup quickly to avoid a heartbreaking finish to a historic season.