Dream beat Valkyries to force WNBA Finals Game 7

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on October 29, tying the best-of-seven series 3-3 and forcing a winner-take-all Game 7. Atlanta, facing elimination after two straight losses, will travel to San Francisco for the deciding game, scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at 8 p.m. ET at Chase Center. Allisha Gray led Atlanta with 23 points, including five three-pointers. Gabby Williams scored a game-high 26 points for Golden State, which mounted a late comeback but could not erase the deficit. Rhyne Howard added 21 points for Atlanta. Angel Reese had 15 points and six assists; reports differed on whether she recorded 13 or 14 rebounds, so that total could not be confirmed from the supplied accounts. Atlanta seized control early, opening the game with a 32-15 first quarter and carrying a 46-26 lead into halftime. The Dream’s outside shooting helped build the advantage, while Golden State struggled to score. Atlanta had lost Games 4 and 5, scoring 62 and 55 points, respectively, and entered Game 6 needing a win to keep its title hopes alive. The Valkyries improved after the break and cut into the lead in the fourth quarter....