Valkyries regroup, beat Dream to even WNBA Finals at 2-2 — SkimNews
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- Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on Saturday, tying the best-of-seven WNBA Finals series at 2-2 and forcing a decisive Game 5 in California.
- Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 17 points, while the team's defense held Dream star Angel Reese to just eight points on 2-for-12 shooting.
- Kiah Stokes set a WNBA Finals record with 14 total blocks after recording three in Game 4, and she grabbed 16 rebounds, eight of which were offensive.
- Atlanta Dream shot 33.3% overall and 4-for-23 from three-point range, failing to overcome a 16-point halftime deficit despite a late rally led by Rhyne Howard's 19 points.
- Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase altered the starting lineup, inserting Tiffany Hayes and Kaila Charles, a move that contributed to a key first-quarter run and an 18-6 run to close the half.
Why it matters: The Valkyries' victory resets the championship series and shifts momentum and home-court advantage back to Golden State for the final games. It directly counters Atlanta's previous dominance, particularly their third-quarter surges and Reese's scoring, forcing a decisive Game 5 where one game determines the title.
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