Valkyries End Dream's Four-Game Streak in San Francisco

On Wednesday night in San Francisco, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 77–66, ending Atlanta’s four-game winning streak. Gabby Williams led Golden State with 23 points, Kayla Thornton added 17, and Allisha Gray left in the third quarter after a collision with Kiah Stokes.

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Before the game, Golden State was 10-7 but still 0-4 against top-tier opponents, having dropped a 92-73 home loss to the Las Vegas Aces where they made only five of 30 three-pointers. Atlanta entered at 12-4, riding a four-game streak, leading the league in steals (9.4 per game) and ranking third in scoring (90.4 ppg).

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Gabby Williams posted 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting; Kayla Thornton contributed 17 points, including five threes. Cecilia Zandalasini added 14 for Golden State. For Atlanta, rookie Madina Okot led with 16 points, Rhyne Howard scored 12, and Angel Reese recorded 10 points with 12 rebounds.

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Final score: Valkyries 77, Dream 66. Williams shot 9-of-16 from the field; Thornton’s five three-pointers contributed 15 of Golden State’s points. The Dream’s 66 points were their lowest total this season. Golden State improved to 11-7; Atlanta fell to 12-5. Atlanta’s steals per game remain league-leading at 9.4, and its scoring average stays third in the WNBA.

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The victory gives Golden State concrete proof they can beat an Eastern powerhouse, strengthening their championship credentials and narrowing the performance gap with elite Western clubs. Atlanta’s offensive dip and Allisha Gray’s injury raise questions about its ability to sustain the recent winning run.

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Zandalasini said the team will learn from the game and believes they can improve. Howard emphasized that having multiple players in double figures makes it harder for opponents to win.

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Analysts highlight Golden State’s 0-4 record versus top-tier teams and its sub-10 % three-point conversion in the recent loss as signs of lingering inconsistency. Atlanta’s dependence on high-scoring outputs makes it vulnerable when shooting falters, as shown by the 66-point output.

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• “We're gonna learn from this game because I think we can be way better than that.” — Cecilia Zandalasini, Forward, Golden State Valkyries

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• “If you have multiple players going to double digits, it's hard to lose,” — Rhyne Howard, Forward, Atlanta Dream

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Golden State will host Atlanta for the second game of the two-game set later this week, while the Dream seeks to rebound in its next contest against a Western opponent. Both teams remain in playoff contention as the regular season nears its conclusion.

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