Atlanta’s shooting recovery sends WNBA Finals to Game 7
The Dream’s early three-point burst created a lead that survived Golden State’s late push. The series is tied ahead of the 31 October decider.
Atlanta’s outside shooting gave the WNBA Finals another game. The Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 80–69 on 29 October, tying the series at 3–3 and setting up a championship decider in San Francisco. [1][2]
The change was visible well before the closing minutes. Yahoo Sports reported that Atlanta made six of its first eight three-point attempts and led 32–15 after the opening quarter. The Dream finished with 13 made threes, compared with six in Game 5. [2]
Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard supplied much of that recovery: the WNBA’s recap credits Gray with 23 points and five three-pointers, and Howard with 21 points. Atlanta’s 46–26 halftime lead gave those contributions a margin for error. [1][2]
Golden State’s late rally tested that advantage: Yahoo reported the deficit had narrowed to eight before Gray’s fifth three helped close out the game. Atlanta needed both the early cushion and a response under late pressure; the opening burst alone did not settle the contest. [1][2]
The title remains unsettled. Game 7 is scheduled for 31 October at 8 p.m. Eastern at Chase Center; the WNBA says it will be the league’s first Finals Game 7. Atlanta has forced that opportunity, while whether its shooting carries into the deciding game remains to be seen. [1][2]
Sources & context · 2
- WNBA
Official Game 6 recap, scorer totals, series status and Game 7 schedule.
- Yahoo Sports — Andy Backstrom
Independent game reporting compares outside shooting and follows the changing lead.