Transcript: Atlanta Dream 80, Golden State Valkyries 69. Dream hold serve at home, edge Valkyries 80-69. Gabby Williams led everyone with 26 points.
The story
Atlanta built early momentum and never let go. The Dream dominated the first half, leading 46-26 at the break after winning the opening quarter 32-15, capped by a 13-point run. Golden State found rhythm in the third quarter, outscoring Atlanta 21-17 to cut into the lead, but the Dream stayed composed in the fourth. Allisha Gray led the way with 23 points, while Angel Reese anchored both ends with 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Gabby Williams kept the Valkyries close with 26 points, but it wasn't enough. Atlanta's defense tightened when it mattered most, holding Golden State to 22 points in the final quarter. The Dream, 1st in the East, took the 11-point win at home.
2Reese was everywhere. 14 rebounds, 6 assists, and 15 points made her the engine of Atlanta's offense and the anchor of its defense. She moved the ball, controlled the glass, and kept the Dream's rhythm steady even as Golden State mounted its third-quarter push.
The stat line
The stat line
| Atlanta Dream | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allisha Gray | 23 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Rhyne Howard | 21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Angel Reese | 15 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Jordin Canada | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Naz Hillmon | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Isobel Borlase | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden State Valkyries | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabby Williams | 26 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 15 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Veronica Burton | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaila Charles | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayla Thornton | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiah Stokes | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
