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Game 7 on Halloween will be the second winner-take-all WNBA Finals game in three years. This will be the 14th winner-take-all Finals game. The home team won 11 of the previous 13.
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Final from State Farm Arena: Atlanta 80, Golden State 69. Folks, we're heading back to San Francisco for the best two words in sports. Game. 7.
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20 points is the largest halftime lead in WNBA Finals history from a team facing elimination
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Per Elias Sports, the only other team to lead by 25+ points at any point in the first half of a Finals game were the Sparks in Game 1 of the 2017 WNBA Finals vs the Lynx (led by 26).
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Dream played with a level of confidence and swagger that was lacking in the last two games, and they lead 46-26 at the half. Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard have been the scoring power, combining for 21 points. Angel Reese has scored or assisted on 20 Dream points (7 points, 13 assists).
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Meanwhile, Atlanta’s 32 points in the first time the Valkyries have allowed at least 30 points in the first quarter in franchise history…
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The Atlanta Dream made six 3-pointers (6-8) in the first quarter, more than they made in Game 4 (4) and as many as they made in all of Game 5. Their 32 points in the first quarter are more than the Dream had the entire first half of Game 5 (22). 32-15, ATL, end Q1.
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News: The results of the 2027 WNBA draft lottery will air on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 7:30-8pm ET on ESPN. Houston and Toronto have the best odds (each with 329 chances out of 1,000). The 2027 WNBA draft is scheduled for Monday, April 12, 2027.
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@kendra__andrews provides more insight into the scheduling conflicts that occurred at State Farm Arena for the WNBA Finals 🏀
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Angel Reese: "We have no doubt. I have no doubt that this team will come back and fight back and win this Game 6 and then move on from it." espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/503…
Dream looking to rekindle their 'joy' facing elimination in Game 6

Dream looking to rekindle their 'joy' facing elimination in Game 6

The Dream are looking to tap back into the confidence, joy and swagger that got them to the championship series ahead of a must-win Game 6 against the Valkyries on Thursday.

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A whole lot of points between these two
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One thing to clarity: I’m told ‘26 playoff holds were sent to teams on Dec. 4, 2025. My understanding is teams wouldn’t have tip times for games, but would have the dates of playoff games
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The Atlanta Dream ownership group has released a statement regarding the matinee time change for Game 6, in part saying “playing a midday game on a Thursday is not what we would have chosen and not what we fought for.” The letter says they raised scheduling concerns to the league two months ago.
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A headline that would have seemed inconceivable two years ago: Stokes hears MVP chants as stellar Game 5 puts Valkyries on brink of WNBA title espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/502…
Stokes hears MVP chants as stellar Game 5 puts Valkyries on brink of WNBA title

Stokes hears MVP chants as stellar Game 5 puts Valkyries on brink of WNBA title

Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots -- accompanied by MVP chants -- as Golden State moved within one win of a championship in its second season.

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Both teams look EXHAUSTED in the first half of GM 5. One day between games just isn’t enough to recover. I like the finals being 7 games, but there needs to be more off days between games in the future or the basketball will continue to look like this. 25-22 at the half.
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KEEP IT AWAY FROM KIAH!! Kiah Stokes has been the anchor on defense for the Valkyries, as the Dream are shooting just 9-48 (0-8 3-pt FG) when contested by Stokes in the WNBA Finals 💪
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Burton and Stokes recommend folks call in sick to work Thursday to watch the 9:30 a.m. tipoff on Thursday. "Y'all know how to fake cough," Stokes said.
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What's the mindset of the Valkyries heading into Game 6?: "It's a close out game. Atlanta is a great team and we don't want to five them any life. As much as we love Ballhalla, we don't want to come back here. We need the mentality that we have to win -- it's do or die." -- Stokes
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All remaining tickets are on the secondary market
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According to the Dream, 10,000 tickets were sold in the first hour and a half of ticket sales for Game 6. Total capacity for State Farm Arena is about 17,000
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What a two-way impact from Kiah Stokes: Atlanta shot 1-7 (0-1 3-pt FG) when she contested the shot. On offense, she went 3-3 on open shots, including 2-2 from 3 and tied her season-high with 13 points.
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M-V-P chants breaking out postgame for Kiah Stokes, who has certainly played like it this series
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The Golden State Valkyries take Game 5, 64-55, and are one victory away from winning a WNBA championship in only their second season. Valks held Dream to a season-low 29.2% FG. Kiah Stokes was unbelievable with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks. Three others in double figures for GS. Game 6 back in Atlanta Thursday afternoon with the Dream's season on the line.
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