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'We got our swagger back:' Dream force WNBA Finals Game 7 in rout, but can they maintain shooting rhythm?
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream overcame offensive struggles to secure an 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, forcing the first-ever Game 7 in league history.
- The Dream dominated early, setting a Finals record with 32 first-quarter points, which established a lead they maintained despite a late Valkyries comeback attempt.
- Reese contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds, marking her fourth double-double in six Finals games, and the team shot an efficient 43.3% from three-point range, a key factor in their win.
- The Valkyries struggled defensively early on and failed to apply sufficient ball pressure, which their coach and players acknowledged as a critical factor in their loss.
- With the series tied 3-3, both teams prepare for a decisive Game 7 on Halloween, where the franchise's first WNBA championship will be decided.
