Atlanta Dream Beat Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to Tie WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in San Francisco to even the WNBA Finals series 1-1, powered by Angel Reese's 30 points and 16 rebounds.
Anchorage, AK, October 19, 2026 —
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in San Francisco, tying the WNBA Finals at one game apiece. Angel Reese led the Dream with 30 points and 16 rebounds, according to the information provided about the game.
The 14-point victory brought Atlanta level with Golden State in the series. Reese’s scoring and rebounding were identified as the main factors powering the Dream’s win. The available account does not include additional player statistics or details about how the lead developed during the game.
The result leaves the Finals series tied 1-1. No date for the game, specific arena, or details about the next scheduled matchup were provided. The information also does not identify other players’ contributions, coaching decisions, or any notable events during play, so those details cannot be confirmed from the available summary.
For Golden State, the loss means the team did not extend its series lead. The score and series standing are the only outcomes specified; no explanation for the Valkyries’ performance or further reaction from either team was included.
With the series even, the result sets up a continuing contest between the Dream and Valkyries, though the timing and location of the next game were not provided. The confirmed figures are Atlanta’s 79-65 win, Reese’s 30 points and 16 rebounds, and the 1-1 series score.
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