WNBA Finals: Dream rediscover 3-point stroke, force Game 7 after riding dominant first half to resurgent win over Valkyries
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Dream significantly improved their 3-point shooting in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, making 13 three-pointers compared to just six in the previous game, which helped them secure an 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries.
- Allisha Gray led the Dream with 23 points and five 3-pointers despite a left hand injury, while Rhyne Howard added 21 points with four 3-pointers, fueling Atlanta's offensive resurgence.
- Angel Reese contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds, marking her fourth double-double of the series, the second most in a single WNBA Finals by any player.
- The Dream's win forced the first-ever Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, with the decisive game scheduled for Saturday at Golden State's Chase Center, where both teams seek their first WNBA championship.
- Scheduling conflicts led to an early tip-off for Game 6 at Atlanta's State Farm Arena, a compromise criticized by Dream ownership for lack of prior attention to the issue, though it did not affect the team's performance.
