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07-05 01:00

83 - 88

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H2H

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Total

Atlanta Dream

Golden State Valkyries

Atlanta Dream

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2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO71%

76%TO

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Ended83 - 88

10:00

Stokes vs. Rees (Kanada gets possession)

0-0

9:45

Howard missed a three-pointer with a pull-up jumper

0-0

9:44

Thornton defensively rebounded

0-0

9:22

Zendarasny received an assist from Burton and hit a three-pointer

0-3

9:08

Gray made a passing error, and the ball was intercepted by Zaandalasny

0-3

9:00

Williams received an assist from Thornton and hit a three-pointer

0-6

8:40

Borasse made a passing error, and Williams stole the ball

0-6

8:35

Zandarasny made a walking error

0-6

8:17

Howard missed a drifting shot

0-6

8:14

Reece grabbed offensive rebounds

0-6

8:08

Reece made a passing error and the ball was stolen by Williams

0-6

8:03

Thornton pulled up and missed a long-range jumper

0-6

8:01

Howard defended the rebound

0-6

7:56

Reece received an assist from Howard and scored a two-point layup

2-6

7:37

Zendarasny made a mistake while dribbling out of bounds

2-6

7:25

Gray's drifting shot missed

2-6

7:23

Stokes defended the rebound

2-6

7:14

Thornton pulled back and missed a jumper

2-6

7:11

Borasse defensively rebounded

2-6

7:03

Howard missed a three-pointer

2-6

7:00

Zandalasny defensively rebounded

2-6

6:51

Burton scored on a driving layup

2-8

6:51

Gray committed a shooting foul

2-8

6:51

Burton made free throws

2-9

6:36

Kanada made a passing error, and the ball was intercepted by Zandalasni

2-9

6:32

Zendalasny scored on a two-point layup

2-11

6:32

Howard committed a shooting foul

2-11

6:32

Salon came on to replace Thornton

2-11

6:32

Dream made a substitution, Simon came on to replace Borasse

2-11

6:32

Zaandalasny made free throws

2-12

6:07

Reece missed a drifting shot

2-12

6:05

Kanada grabbed offensive rebounds

2-12

6:03

Howard missed a three-pointer

2-12

6:00

Howard grabbed offensive rebounds

2-12

5:58

Reece received an assist from Gray and scored on a layup

4-12

5:58

Stokes committed a shooting foul

4-12

5:58

Amihré came on to replace Stokes

4-12

5:58

Reece made free throws

5-12

5:47

Zandarasny made a walking error

5-12

5:31

Reece Foot's layup was blocked by Zaandalasny

5-12

5:30

Zandarasnei vs. Rees (Kanada gets possession)

5-12

5:30

Dreaming of grabbing offensive rebounds

5-12

5:23

Howard received an assist from Kanada and hit a three-pointer

8-12

5:00

Saren missed a three-pointer

8-12

4:56

Gray defended the rebound

8-12

4:53

Gray scored a two-point layup

10-12

4:29

Zandalasny missed a three-pointer

10-12

4:27

Simon defended the rebound

10-12

4:14

Gray received an assist from Howard and hit a three-pointer

13-12

4:00

Reece committed a personal foul

13-12

4:00

Official pause

13-12

4:00

Dream substitution: Papao came on to replace Kanada

13-12

4:00

Hayes came on to replace Williams

13-12

4:00

Charles came on to replace Zandalasny

13-12

3:44

Salen received an assist from Burton and hit a three-pointer

13-15

3:30

Gray missed a layup on a drive

13-15

3:29

Gray grabbed offensive rebounds

13-15

3:29

Charles committed a shooting foul

13-15

3:29

Gray received two free throws, making the first

14-15

3:29

Gray missed his second free throw

14-15

3:24

Amihré defended the rebound

14-15

3:03

Charles missed a three-pointer

14-15

3:02

Dreaming of defensive rebounds

14-15

3:02

Caitlin came on to replace Burton

14-15

2:41

Howard hit a two-pointer

16-15

2:22

Amihré made a mistake and lost the ball, which Reece intercepted

16-15

2:18

Reece made a mistake and the ball was intercepted by Hayes

16-15

2:13

Amihré received an assist from Caitlin and scored a two-point layup

16-17

2:13

Simon committed a shooting foul

16-17

2:13

Dream made a substitution, Kanada came on to replace Reese

16-17

2:13

Dream substitution: Ocott came on to replace Gray

16-17

2:13

Amihré missed the free throw

16-17

2:10

Charles grabs offensive rebounds

16-17

1:58

24-second violation

16-17

1:58

Dream substitution: Nival came on to replace Simon

16-17

1:58

Stokes came on to replace Amihré

16-17

1:58

Williams came on to replace Charles

16-17

1:42

Ocourt scored on a driving layup

18-17

1:23

Hayes hit a two-pointer

18-19

1:14

Howard missed a three-pointer

18-19

1:13

Dreaming of grabbing offensive rebounds

18-19

1:13

Salen committed an off-ball foul

18-19

1:06

Kanada made a drifting shot

20-19

52.0

Stokes missed a layup

20-19

49.1

Howard defended the rebound

20-19

45.8

Dream substitution: Gray came on to replace Papao

20-19

43.7

Gray's three-pointer missed

20-19

40.6

Stokes defended the rebound

20-19

23.3

Gray committed a shooting foul

20-19

23.3

Caitlin received two free throws, but missed the first

20-19

23.3

Valkyrie grabbed the offensive rebound

20-19

23.3

Dream made a substitution, with Reece coming on to replace Nivar

20-19

23.3

Caitlin missed her second free throw

20-19

21.6

Ocott defensively rebounds

20-19

1.2

Ocott received an assist from Kanada and scored on a driving layup

22-19

0.0

End of the first quarter

22-19

Match Info

Golden State Valkyries Edge Atlanta Dream in WNBA Thriller, 88-83

The Golden State Valkyries secured a hard-fought 88-83 road victory over the Atlanta Dream on July 5, 2026, at Gateway Center Arena in a pivotal WNAB matchup. The win improved Golden State's record to 15-10, while the Dream fell to 12-13, dropping further from playoff contention in a tightly bunched Eastern Conference.

Match Summary

After a back-and-forth first half that saw six lead changes, the Valkyries took control in the third quarter with a 28-19 surge. Atlanta fought back in the fourth, cutting a 12-point deficit to just 4 with 90 seconds remaining, but Golden State's clutch free-throw shooting (6-for-6 in the final minute) sealed the outcome. The game featured intense defensive battles and a standout duel between All-Star guards.

Key Moments

Third-quarter explosion: Golden State's Maya Caldwell scored 11 of her game-high 26 points in the third period, including two steal-and-score transitions.
Atlanta's rally: Rhyne Howard sparked an 11-2 run late in the fourth with a three-point play and a step-back triple, bringing the Dream within 84-82 before a crucial Valkyrie timeout.
Clutch defense: Valkyries forward Cameron Brink blocked Howard's potential game-tying layup with 22 seconds left, securing possession for Golden State.

Standout Performers

Golden State Valkyries: Maya Caldwell finished with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals. Center Napheesa Collier contributed a double-double (18 points, 11 rebounds) and added 3 assists. Point guard Natasha Cloud dished out 8 assists while scoring 12 points.
Atlanta Dream: Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus added 16 points and 9 boards. Guard Haley Jones chipped in 11 points off the bench.

Tactical Breakdown

Golden State's defensive scheme focused on limiting Atlanta's transition game, holding the Dream to just 8 fast-break points. The Valkyries also dominated the offensive glass, securing 14 second-chance opportunities that led to 18 points. Atlanta's half-court offense often stagnated when Howard was double-teamed, forcing other players to step up—an area where they struggled, shooting only 4-of-15 from three-point range outside of Howard.

Season Impact

The win keeps Golden State firmly in the mix for a top-four seed in the Western Conference and a first-round playoff home-court advantage. For Atlanta, the loss marks their fourth in five games, placing them 1.5 games behind the eighth seed. The Dream will look to regroup as they head to Washington for their next contest, while the Valkyries return home to face the Las Vegas Aces in a marquee weekend matchup.