WNBA Finals Game 6 winners and losers include Dream 3s, Valkyries' slow start
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, forcing a historic Game 7. The victory was driven by strong three-point shooting from Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard.
Why it matters
This marks the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, representing a significant milestone for the league's growth and popularity.
Hear this story ATLANTA — The WNBA will have its first Game 7 in Finals history.
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 and the series will shift to San Francisco for the clincher on Saturday, Oct. 31. Game 7 will be played at 8 p.m. ET at the Chase Center (8 p.m. ET, USA/Peacock)
Allisha Gray led the Dream 23 points including five 3-pointers. Rhyne Howard, who had been in a shooting slump, scored 21 with four 3-pointers. Atlanta had 13 3s in the game.
"I told them that (expletive) was coming," Reese, who had 15 points and 14 rebounds, said of Gray and Howard. "Like it don't rain forever, and they’re great shooters. They put the work in, and I'm just so proud of them. They lead this way. Rhyne and Allisha are both MVP-caliber players, All-Star players."
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