The WNBA Finals is heading to seven games for the first time after the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 on Thursday.

Allisha Gray had 23 points, Rhyne Howard scored 21, and Angel Reese contributed 15 points, 14 rebounds and six assists as Atlanta held off Golden State after grabbing a 20-point lead at half-time.

Gray hit five 3-pointers and Howard made four as the Dream went 13 of 30 from beyond the arc compared to 7 of 27 for the Valkyries.

Gray added six rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals, and Howard had four boards and four assists.

The Valkyries were led by Gabby Williams’ 26 points, but Tiffany Hayes was the only other Golden State player to score in double digits with 15.

Game 7 is scheduled for Saturday in San Francisco, with Atlanta and Golden State trying to win the first championship in franchise history.

THE @ATLANTADREAM FORCE A GAME 7 The Dream defeat the Valkyries in Game 6, 80-69. This will be the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history! Allisha Gray: 23 PTS | 6 REB | 5 3PM | 3 AST | 3 BLK | 2 STL Rhyne Howard: 21 PTS | 4 3PM | 4 REB | 4 AST Angel Reese: 15 PTS | 14 REB | 6 AST | 2 3PM Jordin Canada: 10 PTS | 4 REB | 2 AST | 2 STL #WNBASeason30 | #2026WNBAFinals

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 29, 2026