WNBA Finals Game 7 Forced

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1. 29 Oct

   Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard added 21, combining to make nine of their 13 three-point attempts.

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• 30 Oct Nakase and Valkyries are determined to avoid another slow start in WNBA Finals Game 7 against DreamNatalie Nakase, coach of the Golden State Valkyries, is concerned about her team's slow start in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream, which resulted in a 80-69 loss for the Valkyries. The Dream took an early lead by scoring 32 points in the first quarter, marking the highest single-quarter score in the series. Nakase plans to address this issue with her team during their flight back to California as…Toronto Star
• 30 Oct Casual basketball fans gobsmacked at horrible Angel Reese highlights from an actual WNBA Finals gameThe article criticizes the WNBA season as exhausting and focuses on poor performance by Angel Reese during Game 6 of the Finals, noting her low shooting percentage and turnovers despite having a positive plus-minus score. The author expresses relief that the league will enter a seven-month hiatus, criticizing aspects such as debates over transgender athletes and players like Sophie Cunningham who have drawn…Fox News
• 30 Oct Sharp-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 in WNBA FinalsIn an intense WNBA Finals match on Thursday, the Atlanta Dream secured a 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries, ensuring a decisive Game 7. Leading scorer for the Dream was Allisha Gray with 23 points, including five three-pointers, while Rhyne Howard added 21 and Angel Reese contributed a double-double of 15 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. The Dream's strong defensive effort limited the Valkyries to…Al Jazeera
• 30 Oct Steve Kerr expects Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals Game 7 to be a ‘street fight’Steve Kerr, who has experience with Game 7s from his time as an NBA coach, expects the upcoming WNBA Finals Game 7 between the Valkyries and the Dream to be intense and pressure-filled. The game, set for Saturday at Chase Center, marks a historic moment in the league’s history. Atlanta's strong performance on Thursday kept their season alive, setting up what Kerr describes as a "street fight" showdown on Halloween.New York Post
• 29 Oct WNBA can make Game 7 a memorable moment in otherwise forgettable Finals
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• 29 Oct Dream shakes off scheduling controversy to force WNBA Finals deciderThe Atlanta Dream forced a decisive game seven in the WNBA Finals with an 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries. This came after controversy surrounding the rescheduling of the game to accommodate an NBA regular-season event for the Atlanta Hawks, moving it to a different venue. The series will now conclude on Sunday (AEDT), where Izzy Borlase has the chance to become the 12th Australian WNBA champion if the…ABC News (AU)
• 29 Oct Angel Reese responded from two poor performances to help Atlanta force a Game 7 in the WNBA FinalsAngel Reese helped the Atlanta Dream force a Game 7 in the WNBA Finals by scoring 15 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and dishing out six assists in an 80-69 victory over Golden State on Thursday. Despite shooting inefficiency (5 of 18), her rebounding total set a new series record with 78 rebounds. Reese’s performance was crucial as she had struggled in the previous two games but returned to form, contributing…Toronto Star
• 29 Oct Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA FinalsIn the WNBA Finals Game 6, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69, forcing a decisive Game 7. The Dream's Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard scored 23 and 21 points respectively, with key contributions from their sharpshooting. Despite trailing early in the series, the Dream managed to secure commanding leads in this game, particularly after an offensive awakening that saw them take a significant…NBC News
• 29 Oct WNBA bailed out of scheduling disaster as Angel Reese, Dream force Game 7Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream forced a Game 7 in the WNBA Finals with a 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday, averting a championship game during daytime hours. Despite struggling shooting (5-for-18) and committing six turnovers, Reese had 15 points and 14 rebounds. Atlanta’s Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard added 21, ensuring the deciding game will be played at prime time on…Fox News
• 29 Oct Dream serve up lunchtime rout of Valkyries to force historic WNBA finals Game 7In the WNBA finals, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 on Thursday, forcing a decisive seventh game. The Dream shot an impressive 73.3% from the floor in the first quarter and led by as much as 25 points at halftime. Key players for Atlanta included Allisha Gray with 23 points and five three-pointers, while Rhyne Howard added 21 points. Despite strong efforts by Gabby Williams who scored 26…The Guardian

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