Dream defeats Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6, forces WNBA Finals Game 7

Dream defeats Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6, forces WNBA Finals Game 7

Thursday’s Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals tipped off at 12:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena and ended with the Atlanta Dream winning 80‑69 over the Golden State Valkyries.

The Dream built a 20‑point halftime lead after a dominant first quarter in which they hit six 3‑pointers to take a 32‑15 advantage, the first time the Valkyries have allowed a 30‑plus point quarter in their two‑year franchise history.

Atlanta’s Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray combined for 59 points, and Reese recorded 14 rebounds, marking her fourth double‑double of the Finals.

The victory forces a decisive Game 7, which the Valkyries will host on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET at the Chase Center. The Valkyries are currently 2‑1 at Ballhalla in the best‑of‑seven series, having won Games 1 and 5 and lost Game 2 at home.

ESPN provided courtside analysis, updates and highlights throughout the contest.