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Atlanta Dream Defeat Valkyries 80-69, Set Up Game 7

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Summary

Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals.
Allisha Gray posted 23 points with five three-pointers.
Angel Reese recorded 15 points, 14 rebounds and six assists.
Atlanta surged to a 32-15 first quarter and a 46-26 halftime lead.
Coach Karl Smesko said the team will adjust before Game 7 on Halloween at Chase Center.

History

The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight teams, and the Houston Comets captured the first championship, beating New York 65-51 and beginning a four-title run through 2000 led by Cynthia Cooper. Expansion added the Golden State Valkyries in 2025, bringing the league to 15 teams by 2026, and the Atlanta Dream’s 2026 Game 6 win echoes that early dominance.

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The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight teams, and the Houston Comets captured the first championship, beating New York 65-51 and beginning a four-title run through 2000 led by Cynthia Cooper. Expansion added the Golden State Valkyries in 2025, bringing the league to 15 teams by 2026, and the Atlanta Dream’s 2026 Game 6 win echoes that early dominance.

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