The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80–69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on October 29, sending the championship series to a deciding seventh game.
The result at State Farm Arena in Atlanta tied the best-of-seven series 3–3. Game 7 is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at Chase Center in San Francisco, with both teams seeking their first WNBA title.
Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard added 21 for Atlanta, The Associated Press reported. The Dream built a 32–15 first-quarter lead and led 46–26 at halftime.
Golden State reduced the deficit late, but Atlanta held on to extend its season. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 26 points, according to AP.
KTVU independently confirmed the final score, tied series and return to San Francisco. The Valkyries had entered Thursday with a 3–2 series advantage.
This report covers the completed October 29 game. The championship remains undecided until Game 7.
Sources: AP — Game 6 Report: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2026/10/29/gray-scores-23-points-to-help-hot-shooting-dream-beat-valkyries-80-69-to-force-game-7-of-wnba-finals/ KTVU — Independent Game 6 Coverage: https://www.ktvu.com/news/valkyries-lose-atlanta-dream-next-game-san-francisco