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Valkyries host Dream in WNBA Finals Game 5 with series tied 2-2
The Golden State Valkyries host the Atlanta Dream in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco.
The series is tied at 2-2, so either team can move one win from the championship.
Golden State won 67-62 in Atlanta on Saturday, using defensive pressure and changes to its starting lineup.
The Dream are led in the postseason by Angel Reese, who is averaging 18.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game.
Both teams are seeking their first WNBA title: Atlanta has reached three previous Finals, while the Valkyries are in their first Finals after joining the league in 2025.
Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta at 12:30 p.m.
ET, if the series continues.
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday, moving within one win of the title.
The Valkyries lead the series 3-2 after entering Game 5 tied 2-2.
Kiah Stokes scored 13 points and had eight rebounds and three blocked shots for Golden State.
Atlanta will host Game 6 on Thursday and must win to keep its title hopes alive.
- Who
- The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream.
- What
- Golden State beat Atlanta 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to take a 3-2 series lead.
- When
- Monday night, October 26.
- Where
- Chase Center in San Francisco.
- Why
- The teams were competing for a 3-2 lead in the Finals; both franchises are seeking their first WNBA championship.
Golden State Valkyries
Atlanta Dream
Series position
Golden State Valkyries
Golden State leads 3-2 after winning Game 5.
Atlanta Dream
Atlanta trails 2-3 and faces elimination in Game 6.
Next step
Golden State Valkyries
Golden State can win the championship with a Game 6 victory.
Atlanta Dream
Atlanta must win Game 6 to force a deciding Game 7.
Golden State beat Atlanta 67-62 in Game 4.
Golden State beat Atlanta 64-55 in Game 5 at Chase Center, taking a 3-2 series lead.
Game 6 is scheduled at State Farm Arena in Atlanta at 12:30 p.m. ET.
A deciding Game 7 will be played at Chase Center if Atlanta wins Game 6.
- Game 5 score
- Golden State 64, Atlanta 55
- Series after Game 5
- Golden State leads 3-2
- Kiah Stokes
- 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots
- Atlanta turnovers
- 17, leading to 21 Golden State points
- Game 6 venue
- State Farm Arena, Atlanta
- Game 6 start time
- 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday
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