Valkyries head to Atlanta with WNBA Finals tied; Game 3 is Wednesday

The Golden State Valkyries will take a tied WNBA Finals to Atlanta after losing 79–65 to the Dream at Chase Center on Monday, Oct. 19. The best-of-seven series stands at 1–1.

Atlanta led 39–37 at halftime before outscoring Golden State 21–9 in the third quarter. The Dream’s lead stayed at 14 points or more throughout the fourth, according to Atlanta’s game report.

Golden State received 33 points from its bench, compared with Atlanta’s 11. Gabby Williams scored 14 and was the only Valkyries starter in double figures, the team reported.

For Pleasanton fans following the Bay Area club, Game 3 is Wednesday, Oct. 21, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tipoff is 5 p.m. PDT, with coverage on USA and Peacock. The series split also guarantees a Game 5 at Chase Center on Monday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. PDT.

Sources: Golden State Valkyries game report, Atlanta Dream game report.