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Dream Beat Valkyries 79–65 to Level WNBA Finals

The series moves to Atlanta for Game 3 on Wednesday after the Dream’s second-half surge.

By TSP Staff
A Golden State Valkyries player controls the ball while guarded by an Atlanta Dream player at Chase Center
Golden State and Atlanta during Game 2 of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 19. · Credit: Golden State Valkyries / WNBA; individual photographer not identified

The Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 79–65 at Chase Center on Monday to level the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at one game apiece. The series resumes Wednesday, October 21, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Atlanta broke open Game 2 with a 29–8 run after the teams were tied 40–40 early in the third quarter, according to the Valkyries’ official report. The surge built a 21-point lead midway through the fourth quarter, and Golden State could not recover.

Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes scored 14 points each for the Valkyries. Kiah Stokes added 11 rebounds and four blocks, while Golden State’s bench outscored Atlanta’s reserves 33–11.

Game 3 is scheduled for 6 p.m. MDT Wednesday, with U.S. coverage on USA Network and Peacock, according to the team’s current series update. The tied series also guarantees a Game 5 at Chase Center on Monday, October 26. Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at State Farm Arena.