Angel Reese and Allisha Gray lead Atlanta Dream to Game 6 win over Golden State Valkyries, setting up winner-take-all Game 7

By Vancouver Television Sports Desk

ATLANTA — Trailing 3–2 in the Best of 7 series, the Atlanta Dream entered Game 6 at State Farm Arena with the season on the line against the Golden State Valkyries, pushing the WNBA Finals to a decisive Game 7 on Saturday. The Dream’s victory extended their run in the championship round, with the series now heading to a winner-take-all outcome in San Francisco.

Atlanta’s performance was anchored by a defensive effort and consistent perimeter scoring. The team held Golden State in check early, creating a momentum swing that the Dream carried through most of the game, according to the WNBA. The Dream built a lead that reached 21 points at one stage of the quarter, carried a 17-point advantage into the end of the first half, and led by 20 at halftime.

Key shooting played a central role in the Dream’s control. Atlanta was described as particularly sharp from deep early, hitting seven of its first 10 attempts from three-point range and finishing the opening quarter with four consecutive makes from long distance. The WNBA also noted a statistical start for Golden State that helped set the tone, with the Valkyries missing 21 of their first 26 shots as the Dream’s early scoring gap widened.

Angel Reese’s three-point shooting stood out in the narrative of Atlanta’s Game 6 success. The WNBA said the Dream were undefeated in the series whenever Reese knocked down a three, and that streak extended as she made two three-pointers in Game 6, taking the mark to 17–0 in those games. Reese also produced a twisting and-one shot during the flow of the match.

Allisha Gray, playing through an injury to dislocated pinky and ring fingers on her shooting hand sustained in the Semifinals against New York, provided the clearest scoring impact from beyond the arc. The WNBA reported that nearly every time Atlanta found her open on the perimeter, she converted, and Gray finished 5-for-7 from three-point range. Gray scored 23 points in the victory while continuing to compete despite the lingering effects on her shooting hand.

Reese and Gray were both described as treating the injury with a competitive mindset while focusing on the Finals stakes. The WNBA reported that Reese highlighted Gray’s approach, noting that she was still playing through the discomfort, while Gray said she had stepped up to the challenge. Reese also emphasized that her teammates were willing to follow Gray’s lead in key moments.

The Dream’s scoring distribution added to the overall separation from Golden State. The WNBA said Reese scored 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, including during matchups against Kiah Stokes. Allisha Gray’s perimeter production and Reese’s rebounding and scoring helped sustain Atlanta’s third-quarter advantage, which peaked as the Dream stretched the lead to 23 points in that period.

The third quarter featured additional distance scoring from Reese. The WNBA described Reese’s three-point scoring as part of the Dream’s offensive rhythm, and noted that Howard added a three as Atlanta built a larger third-quarter edge. By the time the Finals moved to its final stage, the Dream had converted their Game 6 execution into a series tie and a new path to the championship.

With the WNBA Finals set for its final chapter, the WNBA said Game 7 will be played on Saturday night at Chase Center. Tip is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, and the WNBA listed USA Network/Peacock/CNBC as the broadcast options. Both the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries will be seeking their first WNBA title.

The Game 6 outcome reshapes what comes next: the Dream now carry momentum into the decisive game after turning the series’ elimination-game pressure into a controlled, shooting-led performance. With Reese’s outside scoring, Gray’s 23-point output from three-point range despite her finger injury, and the Dream’s early defensive and shooting execution, Atlanta has the opportunity to close out the championship round in a winner-take-all setting on Saturday.