Nakase, Valkyries determined to avoid another slow start vs. Dream in WNBA Finals Game 7
There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency.
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There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency.
Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard added 21 as Atlanta beat the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 on Thursday at State Farm Arena, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the WNBA Finals.
Nora McConnell-Johnson, owner of Babe's Sports Bar, says the 11:30 a.m. weekday tip-off hurts "the momentum of women's sports." Her bar is opening early Thursday to host fans, with coffee and a coworking space.
The Atlanta Dream will play one of the biggest games in franchise history Thursday afternoon, but the unusual start time is raising questions about whether arena scheduling has kept pace with the growing popularity of women's basketball.
The Atlanta Dream will have a sold-out crowd behind them as they fight to keep their championship hopes alive Thursday.
The Atlanta Dream's owners say their warnings about WNBA Finals scheduling conflicts did not get the attention they deserved.
Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 to take a 3-2 lead in the WNBA Finals.
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will be back at State Farm Arena for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, but with a new time.
As the Atlanta Dream heads into Saturday's game leading the best-of-seven series 2-to-1, a special group will be there to cheer them on.
The Atlanta Dream's championship chase is drawing more fans, and team president Morgan Shaw Parker wants that growth to last beyond the WNBA Finals.
The Atlanta Dream found their shooting touch and took a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals on Wednesday, pulling away from the Golden State Valkyries for a 97-71 win at State Farm Arena.
The Atlanta Dream are back home for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night after winning Monday in San Francisco.
While the Dream are chasing a historic championship, girls ages 7 to 17 got to fall in love with the game on Tuesday, chasing their own dreams on the court.
Angel Reese wanted to leave her mark on Game 2. She delivered a performance that gave the Atlanta Dream their first WNBA Finals victory.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom announced on social media that he plans to attend Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta on Wednesday as a fan.
Gabby Williams finished with 26 points after facing constant pressure from Atlanta's defense, and the Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
The Atlanta Dream let Game 1 slip away Saturday, going scoreless over the final 3:12 as the Golden State Valkyries rallied for a 68-64 win in the WNBA Finals opener.
Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada helped make the Atlanta Dream's defense a force this season. Now, all three have WNBA All-Defensive honors to show for it.
The Dream and Atlanta Hawks announced Tuesday that the arena will host both games, with Game 4 sharing the day with the Hawks' home opener.
The Atlanta Hawks' Lady Ballers clinic helps girls build their confidence on and off the court.
The Atlanta Dream are headed to the WNBA Finals, but where they will play their home games remains a mystery.
The Atlanta Dream are headed to the WNBA Finals for the first time in 13 years after holding off the New York Liberty 85-83 in Brooklyn on Friday.
The Atlanta Dream are one win away from the WNBA Finals after holding off the New York Liberty for a 101-98 overtime victory in Game 2 of their semifinal series.
Starting in 2027, the Atlanta Dream's new home will be State Farm Arena, and season tickets are on sale now.
Atlanta matched its franchise wins record while its stars spent the season rewriting the WNBA record book.
