Atlanta Dream Force First WNBA Finals Game 7 With 80-69 Win Over Valkyries
The championship-deciding game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m. ET, according to the same outlet.
Allisha Gray Leads Dream With 23 Points, Five 3-Pointers
Allisha Gray was the standout performer, scoring 23 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Dream. Rhyne Howard added 21 points with four 3-pointers, while Angel Reese contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds. The Dream made 13 3-pointers in the game.
Gray said she “wanted to come out and be aggressive from the jump.”
Your Atlanta Dream Starting 5 and Status Report for Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals vs. Golden State 🅰️ pic.twitter.com/expxQ9TTiF
Like it don’t rain forever, and they’re great shooters. They lead this way. Rhyne and Allisha are both MVP-caliber players, All-Star players.”
Valkyries Struggle Offensively, Face $13,000 Ticket Prices for Game 7
Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 26 points, but the team’s offensive struggles were evident, particularly in the first quarter. The Valkyries’ slow start was described as “unacceptable” by Nakase, per USA Today.
The Golden State Valkyries set a new WNBA Finals record with 37 blocks in a single series.
The Dream’s first-quarter score was 32, as their 11-of-15 shooting from the field in the opening frame set the tone for the game.
Game 7 tickets are expected to be highly sought after, with courtside seats listed for over $13,000 on Ticketmaster, according to The San Francisco Standard. Despite the high prices, the Valkyries’ home crowd in San Francisco is anticipated to be electric, given the team’s record 18,064 average attendance during the 2026 regular season. Game 6 tickets, held at State Farm Arena on a weekday at 12:30 p.m., saw prices drop as low as $23, attributed to the unusual timing, per The San Francisco Standard.
An unbreakable bond 🫶Angel Reese gives Allisha Gray her flowers, reminding her she's THAT girl after helping lead the @AtlantaDream to a Game 6 win!#WNBASeason30 | #2026WNBAFinals pic.twitter.com/QmhsqejuN2
Game 6 Moved to Atlanta After NBA Collaboration
Game 6 was originally scheduled for 8 p.m. ET but was moved to 12:30 p.m. local time on Oct. 29 to accommodate the Atlanta Hawks’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the WNBA announced. The league credited the NBA, the Dream, and the Valkyries for the collaboration, calling the sellout crowds and extraordinary atmosphere at State Farm Arena for Games 3 and 4 “a tremendous success,” as reported by the WNBA.
“The sellout crowds and extraordinary atmosphere at State Farm Arena for Games 3 and 4 were a tremendous success, and we’re excited to give thousands more fans the opportunity to experience Game 6 with a championship on the line,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
Defector Highlights Dream’s Defensive Dominance
The Dream outscored the Valkyries in the first quarter with 32 points—more than the Valkyries had allowed in any quarter this postseason. The outlet also highlighted the Dream’s ability to sustain momentum, despite being outscored in the second half. “You could definitely tell we got our swagger back,” said Reese, per the article.
The Valkyries’ Sixteen Seconds Or More offense couldn’t keep up with the Dream’s pace, per Defector. “Unacceptable, our poor start,” Nakase said postgame.
Why Did the Valkyries Struggle Offensively in Game 6?
Why did the Valkyries struggle offensively in Game 6?
The Valkyries shot 22-of-70 (31%) from the field and 7-of-27 (26%) from the 3-point line. Their first-quarter performance was described as “unacceptable” by Nakase, according to USA Today.
The Valkyries’ first-quarter score was 32-0, according to Defector, as the Dream’s 11-of-15 shooting from the field in the opening frame set the tone for the game.
THE @ATLANTADREAM FORCE A GAME 7 🅰️The Dream defeat the Valkyries in Game 6, 80-69. This will be the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history!Allisha Gray: 23 PTS | 6 REB | 5 3PM | 3 AST | 3 BLK | 2 STLRhyne Howard: 21 PTS | 4 3PM | 4 REB | 4 ASTAngel Reese: 15 PTS | 14 REB | 6… pic.twitter.com/dHuBhetRiy
How many 3-pointers did Allisha Gray make in Game 6?
Allisha Gray made five 3-pointers in Game 6, contributing to the Dream’s 13 3-pointers as a team, per USA Today.
What are the ticket prices for Game 7?
Courtside tickets for Game 7 were listed for over $13,000 on Ticketmaster, with some seats reaching $13,195.94. The cheapest upper-level tickets were available for $442, according to The San Francisco Standard.
Resale site StubHub had lower prices for the VIP experience.
WNBA History Sees First Game 7 in 2026 Finals
The 2026 WNBA Finals marked the first time a Game 7 was needed in the league’s history, capping off the 30th anniversary season with a high-stakes showdown between the Valkyries and Dream. The Game 7 will be played on Halloween, with tipoff at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET, according to Source 1.
Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard SHINED in Game 6 to extend the series!Gray: 23 PTS, 6 REB, 2 STL, 3 BLK, 5 3PMHoward: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 4 3PMGame 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Dream and the Valkyries is on Saturday, 8pm/et on USA Network, Peacock, and CNBC 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Ayv6nuSDkt
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