Valkyries Beat Dream to Tie WNBA Finals at 2-2

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on October 24, tying the WNBA Finals at two games apiece and ensuring the best-of-seven series will last at least six games. Golden State took control in the second quarter, outscoring Atlanta 26-15 to lead 42-26 at halftime. The Dream narrowed the gap in the second half, pulling within nine after three quarters and closing further in the final 30 seconds, but the Valkyries held on. Golden State had entered Game 4 trailing 2-1 after losing Game 3, 97-71. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 17 points, while Tiffany Hayes added 13. Rhyne Howard scored a team-high 19 points for Atlanta. Angel Reese finished with eight points on 2-for-12 shooting, nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and six turnovers in 34 minutes. Golden State changed its starting lineup, bringing in Hayes and Kaila Charles, who was assigned to defend Reese. Charles, who had played 15 minutes off the bench in Game 3, recorded five points and five rebounds in 29 minutes. The Valkyries outscored Atlanta by 14 points while she was on the floor. Atlanta attempted 31 free throws to Golden State’s 13, making 22. The Valkyries were called for 26...