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<p><em>Recap Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals with our live blog! <a href="https://wnba.onelink.me/yKxu/6tpg2ygr">Download the WNBA App</a> for game highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.</em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-273209" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301718922-scaled.jpg" alt="Kiah Stokes #41 of the Golden State Valkyries" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301718922-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301718922-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301718922-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301718922-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301718922-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301718922-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<p>Kiah Stokes (13 points, 3 3PM) records respective season-high performances in points and three-pointers to lead Golden State past Atlanta in Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals (64-55). Veronica Burton also contributed 13 points, alongside respective 12 point performances from Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini.</p>
<p>Now holding a 3-2 series lead, the Valkyries will face Atlanta on the road in on Thursday, October 29 in a high-stakes <a href="https://www.wnba.com/game/1042600306">Game 6</a> with the 2026 WNBA title up for grabs (12:30 pm ET, USA Network/Peacock).</p>
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<p>October 26, 10:15 pm ET</p>
<h2><b>Valkyries Take Series Lead ⚔️</b></h2>
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<div>Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton record respective 13 point performances to lead Golden State to a Game 5 win over Atlanta in the 2026 WNBA Finals.</div>
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<div>October 26, 10:02 pm ET</div>
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<h2><b>Four Minutes Left ⏰</b></h2>
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<p>October 26, 9:54 pm ET</p>
<h2><b>Kiah for 3 (x3) 😤</b></h2>
<p><b></b>Stokes ties her season high in points and sets a new season high in made threes, including regular-season and playoff games after her third three-ball of the night!</p>
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<p>October 26, 9:40 pm ET</p>
<h2><b>One Quarter Left 🔥</b><b></b></h2>
<p>Ten minutes remain! Veronica Burton gets the roll to give Golden State a six-point lead to close the 3Q.</p>
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<p>October 26, 9:40 pm ET</p>
<h2><b>Ballhalla Block Party ❌</b><b></b></h2>
<p>Veronica Burton (3) and Kiah Stokes (3) have swatted six shots through three quarters! How many blocks will this duo end with?</p>
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<p>October 26, 9:36 pm ET</p>
<h2><b>Dream on the Hunt 💪</b><b></b></h2>
<p>Rhyne Howard drains the three, and Allisha Gray shoots the free throw to cut Atlanta&#8217;s trail to three points with just under five minutes left in the third quarter.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Money ball for Rhy 🤑</p>
<p>She&#39;s up to 15 PTS &amp; counting!</p>
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<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2114895924371566746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 26, 9:20 pm ET</p>
<h2>Momentum Shift 👀</h2>
<p>The Valkyries open up the second half with a 7-0 run!</p>
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<p>October 26, 8:59 pm ET</p>
<h2>Valkyries Lead at Halftime ⏸️</h2>
<p>Golden State&#8217;s Veronica Burton (9 PTS) leads all scorers in a defensive Game 5 battle at the half.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">At the half, the <a href="https://x.com/valkyries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valkyries</a> lead the <a href="https://x.com/AtlantaDream?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AtlantaDream</a> 25-22 ✅</p>
<p>Veronica Burton: 9 PTS | 6 REB | 2 AST | 2 BLKS <br />Cecilia Zandalasini: 5 PTS <br />Rhyne Howard: 6 PTS | 2 REB <br />Angel Reese: 5 PTS | 10 REB </p>
<p>ATL-GSV | USA Network | Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a><br />Tap to watch:… <a href="https://t.co/25KUvBvmpA">pic.twitter.com/25KUvBvmpA</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2114885429065404664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 26, 8:49 pm ET</p>
<h2>Off One Leg 👏</h2>
<p>Rhyne Howard is back with another clutch bucket to cut Atlanta&#8217;s trail back down to one.</p>
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<p>October 26, 8:41 pm ET</p>
<h2>Burton&#8217;s Personal Run ⚔️</h2>
<p>Five unanswered points from Veronica Burton gives the Valkyries back the lead with eight minutes left in the 2Q.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">VB takeover time 🚨</p>
<p>She has dropped 5 quick points to start the 2Q with the elite spin move and a triple!</p>
<p>ATL-GSV | USA Network | Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a><br />Tap to watch: <a href="https://t.co/CnBoRYytPg">https://t.co/CnBoRYytPg</a> <a href="https://t.co/O74kj73uH2">pic.twitter.com/O74kj73uH2</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2114880143055323630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 26, 8:36 pm ET</p>
<h2>For the Lead 👌</h2>
<p>Atlanta takes a one-point lead with a Rhyne Howard three-pointer to close out the first quarter.</p>
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<p>October 26, 8:30 pm ET</p>
<h2>KT for Three 🎯</h2>
<p>Kayla Thornton knocks down the first three-pointer of the night!</p>
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<p>October 26, 8:21 pm ET</p>
<h2>In Her Bag 💼</h2>
<p>Count the bucket and the foul for Gabby Williams! Golden State takes a four-point lead.</p>
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<p>Gabby Williams hits the jumper despite the foul for a chance at a 3-PT play!</p>
<p>ATL-GSV | USA Network | Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a><br />Tap to watch: <a href="https://t.co/CnBoRYytPg">https://t.co/CnBoRYytPg</a> <a href="https://t.co/551O5kCbL4">pic.twitter.com/551O5kCbL4</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2114875866186416284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 26, 8:18 pm ET</p>
<h2>Protect The Paint ❌</h2>
<p>Not in her house! Veronica Burton rises up for the big-time block to keep things tied up with just under six minutes left in the first quarter.</p>
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<p>October 26, 8:14 pm ET</p>
<h2>Stokes Connects First ✅</h2>
<p>Kiah Stokes capitalizes on an offensive rebound to put Golden State on the board.</p>
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<p>October 26, 7:35 pm ET</p>
<h2>Back in the Bay 🌉</h2>
<p>We&#8217;re back on the West Coast for Game 5 action! Who will come out of tonight&#8217;s matchup with the series lead?</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gabby has been setting the tone 😤</p>
<p>Williams gets shots up after leading the Valkyries with 17 PTS in their Game 4 win to even the Finals at 2-2.</p>
<p>8pm/ET | USA Network &amp; Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a> <a href="https://t.co/ROSrXWlEUJ">pic.twitter.com/ROSrXWlEUJ</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2114862138863096122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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Blog Recap: 2026 WNBA Finals - Game 5

<p><em>Recap Game 4 of the 2026 WNBA Finals with our live blog! <a href="https://wnba.onelink.me/yKxu/6tpg2ygr">Download the WNBA App</a> for game highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.</em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-273117" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301816285-scaled.jpg" alt="Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Golden State Valkyries " width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301816285-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301816285-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301816285-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301816285-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301816285-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301816285-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<p data-path-to-node="7,0">After back-to-back losses capped by a 26-point blowout, four Golden State players finished in double figures to take down Atlanta and win Game 4 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, 67–62.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="7,1">Atlanta&#8217;s Rhyne Howard (19 PTS) led all scorers in Saturday&#8217;s matinee as the Dream put together a late fourth-quarter surge to cut their deficit to four points with under a minute remaining. However, Golden State will head back to the Bay with the win and look to take control of the series in Game 5 on Monday, October 26 (8 PM ET, USA Network).</p>
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<p>October 24 / 3:40 pm ET</p>
<h2>Valkyries Even the Series ⚔️</h2>
<p>Gabby Williams (17 PTS) leads Golden State to a Game 4 win to even the series against Atlanta in the 2026 WNBA Finals.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://x.com/valkyries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valkyries</a> take Game 4 on the road 🗣️</p>
<p>The Valks defeat the Dream, 67-62. They tie the series at 2-2, as they head back home to Golden State!</p>
<p>Gabby Williams: 17 PTS | 5 REB | 3 AST | 3 STL<br />Veronica Burton: 13 PTS | 5 AST | 3 REB | 2 STL | 2 3PM | 2 BLK<br />Tiffany Hayes: 13 PTS… <a href="https://t.co/pR0NVCGRVf">pic.twitter.com/pR0NVCGRVf</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2114079171353751917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 24 / 3:24 pm ET</p>
<h2>With Seconds Left&#8230; 👀</h2>
<p>It&#8217;s a four-point game after Rhyne Howard draws the contact for the and-1 opportunity!</p>
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<p>October 24 / 3:14 pm ET</p>
<h2>Burton Behind the Arc 🎯</h2>
<p>A three-pointer from Veronica Burton pushes Golden State&#8217;s lead back up to nine points with under five minutes left in regulation.</p>
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<p>October 24 / 3:06 pm ET</p>
<h2>Howard in Double Figures 👏</h2>
<p>Rhyne Howard (12 PTS) cuts Atlanta&#8217;s trail back down to single digits after her swift shot.</p>
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<p>October 24 / 2:58 pm ET</p>
<h2>One Quarter Left ⌛️</h2>
<p>Golden State holds a nine-point lead with ten minutes remaining in regulation. Who will take Game 4?</p>
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<p>October 24 / 2:44 pm ET</p>
<h2>Here Comes Atlanta 🔥</h2>
<p>A long three from rookie Isobel Borlase to cut the Dream&#8217;s trail to six points gets the bench and the crowd on their feet!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Dream are fighting back 👌</p>
<p>Isobel Borlase caps off a 14-4 run by ATL with a shot from behind the arc</p>
<p>GSV-ATL | NBC | Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a><br />Tap to watch: <a href="https://t.co/Oyxt6PnfLA">https://t.co/Oyxt6PnfLA</a> <a href="https://t.co/IBIU2VWUSm">pic.twitter.com/IBIU2VWUSm</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2114066207431352799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 24 / 2:39 pm ET</p>
<h2>Howard is Hype 😤</h2>
<p>Rhyne Howard is fired up after the hoop-and-harm combo to cut Atlanta&#8217;s trail to nine points.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What time is it? RHY TIME 😆</p>
<p>Count the bucket + the foul for her as she takes the contact and scores through it! <a href="https://t.co/ggJkt82GMg">pic.twitter.com/ggJkt82GMg</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2114065472022806624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 24 / 2:13 pm ET</p>
<h2>Valkyries Lead at Halftime ⏸️</h2>
<p>Gabby Williams (11 PTS) leads all scorers as Golden State holds Atlanta to just 26 points through two quarters.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">At the half, the <a href="https://x.com/valkyries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valkyries</a> lead the <a href="https://x.com/AtlantaDream?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AtlantaDream</a> 42-26 ✅</p>
<p>Gabby Williams: 11 PTS | 2 REB | 2 AST | 2 STL<br />Cecilia Zandalasini: 10 PTS | 3 STL | 4-6 FG<br />Rhyne Howard: 5 PTS | 3 REB <br />Allisha Gray: 5 PTS | 2 REB </p>
<p>GSV-ATL | NBC | Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a><br />Tap to… <a href="https://t.co/qfHK34AkCn">pic.twitter.com/qfHK34AkCn</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2114058909182824701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 24 / 2:04 pm ET</p>
<h2>Back on the Run 🏃‍♀️</h2>
<p>Golden State is on a 14-2 run over the last three minutes of the second quarter, extending its lead to 16 points.</p>
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<p>October 24 / 1:57 pm ET</p>
<h2>Three the Hard Way 💪</h2>
<p>Cecilia Zandalasini takes it right to the rack for the three-point play to open Golden State&#8217;s lead up to nine points.</p>
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<p>October 24 / 1:50 pm ET</p>
<h2>Dream on the Hunt 👀</h2>
<p>Atlanta is chiseling away at its deficit as Angel Reese scores her first bucket of the day in the second quarter.</p>
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<p>October 24 / 1:41 pm ET</p>
<h2>End of 1Q ✅</h2>
<p>The Valkyries lead 16-11 to close out the first quarter.</p>
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<p>October 24 / 1:31 pm ET</p>
<h2>Valkyries are Rolling ⚔️</h2>
<p>Golden State comes out with hard-nosed defense for an early 12-0 run with 2:30 remaining in the first quarter.</p>
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<p>October 24 / 1:20 pm ET</p>
<h2>First Bucket of the Day 🪣</h2>
<p>And we&#8217;re off! Golden State&#8217;s Kaila Charles records the first shot of the day.</p>
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<p>October 24 / 1:o0 pm ET</p>
<h2>Game Day in the A ☀️</h2>
<p>We&#8217;re live from Atlanta for Game 4 of the best-of-seven Finals series between the Dream and Valkyries! Will Golden State head back to the Bay with a series tie, or will Atlanta go into Game 5 with a towering 3-1 lead?</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Game 4 in the A 📸</p>
<p>Pregame scenes from Atlanta as the <a href="https://x.com/AtlantaDream?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AtlantaDream</a> look to build on their series lead!</p>
<p>📺 1pm/ET | NBC &amp; Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a> <a href="https://t.co/MY6gYOTKxg">pic.twitter.com/MY6gYOTKxg</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2114039026416046549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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Blog Recap: 2026 WNBA Finals - Game 4

<p><em>Recap Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA Finals with our live blog! <a href="https://wnba.onelink.me/yKxu/6tpg2ygr">Download the WNBA App</a> for game highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.</em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-272952" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301393462-scaled.jpg" alt="Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301393462-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301393462-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301393462-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301393462-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301393462-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301393462-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<p>Atlanta used a second half surge to record its first home Finals win in franchise history over Golden State in Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA Finals (97-71)</p>
<p>Angel Reese (21 PTS, 12 REB) continued her historic Finals run as she became the first player to record a double-double in each of her first 3 WNBA Finals games across the league&#8217;s history. Averaging 21.7 PPG and 13.3 RPG through her first three games, she joined A&#8217;ja Wilson as the only players to reach those averages across a three-game Finals span.</p>
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<p>October 21 / 10:28 pm ET</p>
<h2>Atlanta Wins Game 3 at Home 👏</h2>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">TOOK GAME 3 AT HOME 🅰️</p>
<p>The <a href="https://x.com/AtlantaDream?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AtlantaDream</a> defeat the Golden State Valkyries, 97-71, in Game 3! The Dream move into 2-1 in the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a></p>
<p>Angel Reese: 21 PTS | 12 REB | 3 AST | 3 STL | 2 3PM<br />Rhyne Howard: 16 PTS | 5 STL | 4 REB | 4 AST<br />Naz Hillmon: 15 PTS | 3 3PM | 2 REB… <a href="https://t.co/5BxUp05q2s">pic.twitter.com/5BxUp05q2s</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2113096860831306180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Angel Reese tallied 21 points and 12 rebounds alongside 16 points from Rhyne Howard to lead Atlanta over Golden State in Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA Finals.</p>
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<p>October 21 / 9:50 pm ET</p>
<h2>Ten Minutes Left 👀</h2>
<p>The Dream extend their lead to 14 points over Golden State entering the fourth quarter.</p>
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<p>October 21 / 9:34 pm ET</p>
<h2>Pushing the Tempo 😤</h2>
<p>After Golden State was able to tie things up, Atlanta went an 8-0 run over the last 2:11 of the third quarter to open its lead back up to eight points.</p>
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<p>Angel Reese caps off a 8-0 run by ATL by taking it coast-to-coast in transition to force the timeout call <a href="https://t.co/gucDY95TAG">pic.twitter.com/gucDY95TAG</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2113082949109268584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 21 / 9:11 pm ET</p>
<h2>Dream Lead at Halftime 💭</h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px">Atlanta&#8217;s Angel Reese (15 PTS, 7 REB) and Golden State&#8217;s Janelle Salaün (10 PTS, 3 3PM) headline as the Dream </span>lead<span style="font-size: 16px"> by nine at </span>halftime<span style="font-size: 16px">.</span></p>
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<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2113075173956129165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 21 / 8:33 pm ET</p>
<h2>Back-to-Back 👌</h2>
<p>Naz Hillmon drains two consecutive three-pointers to push Atlanta&#8217;s lead up to nine points.</p>
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<p>October 21 / 8:19 pm ET</p>
<h2>Blocked by Kiah</h2>
<p>Stokes is up to three blocks with just under six minutes remaining in the first quarter.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Getting past Kiah Stokes is difficult 😤</p>
<p>She&#39;s already up to 3 blocks in 4 minutes!</p>
<p>GSV-ATL | USA Network | Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a><br />Tap to watch: <a href="https://t.co/akTT2Em4KU">https://t.co/akTT2Em4KU</a> <a href="https://t.co/PMI9JFcXMO">pic.twitter.com/PMI9JFcXMO</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2113064434335637999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 21 / 8:13 pm ET</p>
<h2>First Bucket of the Night ✅</h2>
<p>Angel Reese connects to put Atlanta on the board first in Game 3.</p>
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<p>October 21 / 5:45 pm ET</p>
<h2>Welcome to Atlanta 📍</h2>
<p>We&#8217;re live from State Farm Arena for Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA Finals! The series is currently tied 1-1, who will end the night with the series lead?</p>
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<p>The arena is decked out and ready as Game 3 of the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a> takes over the A!</p>
<p>📺 8pm/ET | USA Network &amp; Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> <a href="https://t.co/42eeNQonRt">pic.twitter.com/42eeNQonRt</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2113022576985309571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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Blog Recap: 2026 WNBA Finals - Game 3

<p><em>Recap Game 2 of the 2026 WNBA Finals with our live blog! <a href="https://wnba.onelink.me/yKxu/6tpg2ygr">Download the WNBA App</a> for game highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.</em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-272877" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301059952-scaled.jpg" alt="Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301059952-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301059952-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301059952-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301059952-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301059952-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2301059952-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<p>Atlanta tallied its first Finals win in franchise history following a dominant second half performance to win Game 2 over Golden State and even the series in the 2026 WNBA Finals (79-65).</p>
<p>Angel Reese (30 PTS, 16 REB) became the youngest player in WNBA history to record 30+ points and 15+ rebounds in a Finals game. She also became the third player ever to do so in a Finals game.</p>
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<p>October 19/ 10:25 pm ET</p>
<h2>Dream Even the Series</h2>
<p>Angel Reese (30 PTS) leads all scorers as Atlanta record its first Finals win in franchise history over Golden State in Game 2 of the 2026 WNBA Finals (76-60).</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">THAT&#39;S A GAME 2 WIN FOR THE <a href="https://x.com/AtlantaDream?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ATLANTADREAM</a> 🅰️</p>
<p>They defeat the Valkyries, 79-65 to tie the series at 1-1! This is the Dream&#39;s first Finals win in franchise history!</p>
<p>Angel Reese: 30 PTS | 16 REB | 3 AST | 2 BLK<br />Allisha Gray: 18 PTS | 5 REB | 3 3PM<br />Jordin Canada: 13 PTS | 10 AST |… <a href="https://t.co/R1yGn7x3cL">pic.twitter.com/R1yGn7x3cL</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2112371566977622341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 19 / 10:02 pm ET</p>
<h2>Gabby for 3 🎯</h2>
<p>Kaitlyn Chen feeds Gabby Williams to cut Golden State&#8217;s trail with five minutes remaining in regulation.</p>
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<p>October 19 / 9:49 pm ET</p>
<h2>From the Logo</h2>
<p>Jordin Canada knocks down a three-ball from the logo to kick off the third quarter!</p>
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<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2112360035388969256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 19 / 9:09 pm ET</p>
<h2>Dream Lead at Half</h2>
<p>Angel Reese (15 PTS) leads all scorers as Atlanta leads Golden State at halftime, 39-17.</p>
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<p>15 PTS<br />7 REB<br />6-9 FG <a href="https://t.co/V17CHgUD4R">pic.twitter.com/V17CHgUD4R</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2112352109496545592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 19 / 8:43 pm ET</p>
<h2>&#8220;Too Small&#8221; 🤏</h2>
<p>Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese hits her signature celly under the basket after her shot in the second quarter.</p>
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<p>October 19 / 8:28 pm ET</p>
<h2>Tip Draws the Foul</h2>
<p>Tiffany Hayes gets the and-1 to extend the Valkyries&#8217; lead.</p>
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<p>Tiffany Hayes gets crafty 1v1 and scores the impressive and-1 </p>
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<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2112341193774203017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 19 / 8:17 pm ET</p>
<h2>Kaila Beats the Buzzer 🚨</h2>
<p>Kaila Charles hits the three to beat the buzzer and give Golden State a 13-10 lead!</p>
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<p>October 19 / 8:17 pm ET</p>
<h2>First Bucket Goes to Atlanta 😇</h2>
<p>Angel Reese connects to get Atlanta on the board.</p>
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<p>October 19 / 8:00 pm ET</p>
<h2>It&#8217;s Gametime</h2>
<p>We&#8217;re live from Ballhalla for Game 2!</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://x.com/valkyries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valkyries</a> are ready to show out in front of Ballhalla!</p>
<p>USA Network | Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a> <a href="https://t.co/AwxUxUqReY">pic.twitter.com/AwxUxUqReY</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2112333222897954977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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Blog Recap: 2026 WNBA Finals - Game 2

<p><em>Relive Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals with our live blog! <a href="https://wnba.onelink.me/yKxu/6tpg2ygr">Download the WNBA App</a> for game highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.</em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-272769" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2300713276-scaled.jpg" alt="Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries" width="900" height="611" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2300713276-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2300713276-300x204.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2300713276-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2300713276-768x522.jpg 768w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2300713276-1536x1044.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/10/GettyImages-2300713276-2048x1391.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<p>After seven lead changes and six ties through regulation, Golden State ended the game on a 17-6 run to defeat Atlanta and take a 1-0 series lead in the 2026 WNBA Finals (68-64.)</p>
<p>The Valkyries notched their first-ever Finals win in franchise history and handed the Dream their first loss since August 30. Gabby Williams led all scorers with 26 points and tied for the fourth-most points in a WNBA Finals debut in league history.</p>
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<p>October 17/ 5:52 pm ET</p>
<h2>Valkyries Take Game 1</h2>
<p>Gabby Williams (26 PTS) leads Golden State to its first Finals win in franchise history over Atlanta in Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals (68-64).</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">GAME ONE, WON ⚔️</p>
<p>The <a href="https://x.com/valkyries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valkyries</a> take Game 1 of the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a>, 68-64!</p>
<p>Gabby Williams: 26 PTS | 4 REB | 3 3PM | 2 AST <br />Kiah Stokes: 9 PTS | 7 REB | 4 BLK<br />Kaila Charles: 7 PTS | 10 REB | 2 STL<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> <a href="https://t.co/5fdyXx7Np1">pic.twitter.com/5fdyXx7Np1</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2111577682165350893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 17/ 5:39 pm ET</p>
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<p>October 17/ 5:27 pm ET</p>
<h2>Close Battle in Game 1</h2>
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<p>Tiffany Hayes cuts the Valks&#39; deficit to 3 (58-55)</p>
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<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2111569231246749738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 17/ 5:14 pm ET</p>
<h2>Atlanta Leads by Five 🫡</h2>
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<p>October 17/ 5:06 pm ET</p>
<h2>A Game of Runs 🔥</h2>
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<p>October 17/ 4:58 pm ET</p>
<h2>Dream Regain Control</h2>
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<p>Rhyne Howard spins, fades and connects while falling!</p>
<p>ATL-GSV | NBC &amp; Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a><br />Tap to watch: <a href="https://t.co/8Yjda3gGfr">https://t.co/8Yjda3gGfr</a> <a href="https://t.co/NsLbw4oxvB">pic.twitter.com/NsLbw4oxvB</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2111562749247434801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 17/ 4:39 pm ET</p>
<h2>Golden State Leads at Halftime</h2>
<p>The Valkyries lead the Dream 42-39, heading into halftime.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">At the half, the <a href="https://x.com/valkyries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valkyries</a> lead the <a href="https://x.com/AtlantaDream?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AtlantaDream</a> 42-39 ✔️</p>
<p>Gabby Williams: 16 PTS | 2 AST | 3 3PM | 6-13 FG<br />Cecilia Zandalasini: 7 PTS | 3-5 FG<br />Angel Reese: 14 PTS | 6 REB | 5-9 FG<br />Allisha Gray: 13 PTS | 4 REB </p>
<p>ATL-GSV | NBC &amp; Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a><br />Tap to… <a href="https://t.co/z2exRA5SyG">pic.twitter.com/z2exRA5SyG</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2111557760215130583?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 17/ 4:30 pm ET</p>
<h2>Gabby&#8217;s Takeover ⚔️</h2>
<p>Powered by Williams, Golden State is on a 10-2 run to take control of the second quarter.</p>
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<p>October 17/ 4:19 pm ET</p>
<h2>Back-and-Forth in Ballhalla 👀</h2>
<p>Golden State and Atlanta are exchanging blows. Cecilia Zandalasini&#8217;s three-pointer is quickly answered by Rhyne Howard&#8217;s first bucket.</p>
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<p>October 17/ 4:15 pm ET</p>
<h2>Gabby on a Run</h2>
<p>Gabby Williams knocks down the three-pointer and a follow-up jumper to cut Golden State&#8217;s trail to four points.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That POP 🤗</p>
<p>Gabby Williams can’t be left alone from outside!</p>
<p>ATL-GSV | NBC &amp; Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a><br />Tap to watch: <a href="https://t.co/8Yjda3gGfr">https://t.co/8Yjda3gGfr</a> <a href="https://t.co/OgljFwq1Hi">pic.twitter.com/OgljFwq1Hi</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2111551477118304445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 17/ 4:05 pm ET</p>
<h2>End of 1Q: Atlanta on Top 💭</h2>
<p>Angel Reese (11 PTS) leads all scorers as Atlanta ends the first quarter on a 11-0 run, 22-14.</p>
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<p>October 17/ 3:58 pm ET</p>
<h2>Chen for the Lead</h2>
<p>Kaitlyn Chen nails a three-pointer to seal a 9-0 run and give Golden State its first lead of the day.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kaitlyn Chen letting it fly 😎</p>
<p>She knocks down the triple to cap off a 9-0 run by the <a href="https://x.com/valkyries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valkyries</a> </p>
<p>ATL-GSV | NBC &amp; Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a><br />Tap to watch: <a href="https://t.co/8Yjda3gGfr">https://t.co/8Yjda3gGfr</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jm34Dql9na">pic.twitter.com/Jm34Dql9na</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2111547843110391988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 17 / 3:53 pm ET</p>
<h2>Here Comes the DPOY</h2>
<p>Angel Reese records her first-ever WNBA Finals bucket!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">TOO STRONG 💪</p>
<p>Angel Reese muscles her way inside for her first bucket of the game</p>
<p>ATL-GSV | NBC &amp; Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a><br />Tap to watch: <a href="https://t.co/8Yjda3gGfr">https://t.co/8Yjda3gGfr</a> <a href="https://t.co/zWHFhNrgVz">pic.twitter.com/zWHFhNrgVz</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2111545318177189892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 17 / 3:47 pm ET</p>
<h2>Offense Turns into Defense</h2>
<p>Golden State is rolling on both sides of the ball, turning a block into the Valkyries&#8217; first bucket of the day.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Valks on both ends of the floor 😤</p>
<p>Kiah Stokes gets up for the rejection then Cecilia Zandalasini converts for two</p>
<p>ATL-GSV | NBC &amp; Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a><br />Tap to watch: <a href="https://t.co/8Yjda3gGfr">https://t.co/8Yjda3gGfr</a> <a href="https://t.co/sa5o87Xzn1">pic.twitter.com/sa5o87Xzn1</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2111544827053564113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>October 17 / 3:30 pm ET</p>
<h2>The Stage is Set</h2>
<p data-path-to-node="10,0">The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are ready to headline the 2026 WNBA Finals. This matchup features two franchises seeking their first-ever title for the first time since 2022.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="10,1">Atlanta is making its first Finals appearance since 2013, while Golden State reaches the championship round in just its second year since debuting in 2025. Both teams are looking to record their first Finals win in franchise history.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ain&#39;t this what you been waiting for ⁉️</p>
<p>It&#39;s almost time for Game 1 of the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/2026WNBAFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2026WNBAFinals</a> between the <a href="https://x.com/AtlantaDream?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AtlantaDream</a> and <a href="https://x.com/valkyries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valkyries</a> and we can&#39;t wait to see you there</p>
<p>➡️ 3:30pm/ET | NBC+Peacock | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WNBASeason30?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WNBASeason30</a> <a href="https://t.co/nkxgpqJQPz">pic.twitter.com/nkxgpqJQPz</a></p>
<p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2111527055066337349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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