Dream Forces Game 7 in WNBA Finals
Atlanta ties series with 80-69 win over Valkyries in Game 6.
The Brief
- Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard led Atlanta to an 80-69 victory.
- Game 7 will be played at Golden State on Saturday.
- Dream's offensive surge helped overcome a late Valkyries rally.
Allisha Gray scored 23 points, and Rhyne Howard added 21 as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals.
The win sets up the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, which will be played at Golden State on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.
After scoring 22 points in the first half of Game 5, the Dream exploded offensively in Game 6, making 11 of 15 field goals and 6 of 8 three-pointers.
Atlanta built a 25-point lead at one point in the game, with an 13-point run extending the Dream's early advantage.
Golden State struggled offensively, shooting 9 of 34 in the first half, and was held to 22 points in the first half of Game 5.
The Valkyries mounted a late comeback, trimming Atlanta's lead to 13 points in the third quarter and 10 points in the fourth, but the Dream held on for the win.
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