Valkyries Hold Off Dream 67-62, Tie WNBA Finals at 2-2

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, behind Gabby Williams’ 17 points and three steals, tying the WNBA Finals at 2-2. Golden State built a 16-point halftime lead at State Farm Arena, then held off Atlanta’s second-half comeback to secure Game 4.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Valkyries Establish an Early Lead

Golden State outscored Atlanta 16-11 in the opening quarter. In a game that ultimately featured difficult shooting nights for both teams, that five-point advantage gave the visitors an early edge.

Second Quarter: Golden State Extends the Margin

The Valkyries delivered their highest-scoring quarter of the game, outscoring the Dream 26-15. That 11-point difference pushed Golden State’s lead to 42-26 at halftime. The visitors scored more points in the second quarter than they would in the entire second half.

Third Quarter: Atlanta Begins Its Comeback

Atlanta responded with a 19-12 third quarter, cutting the deficit to 54-45. The Dream limited Golden State to its lowest-scoring period and recovered seven points of the halftime margin, keeping the outcome in reach entering the fourth.

Fourth Quarter: Dream Close the Gap, Valkyries Hold On

The Dream outscored the Valkyries 17-13 in the final quarter, but Golden State’s first-half advantage proved sufficient. Atlanta finished with a 36-25 second-half scoring edge, falling five points short as the Valkyries completed the regulation win.

Key Performers

• Gabby Williams, Golden State: Led the Valkyries with 17 points and added three steals.
• Kiah Stokes, Golden State: Collected a game-high 16 rebounds, accounting for 42.1% of her team’s 38 boards.
• Veronica Burton, Golden State: Recorded five assists, half of the Valkyries’ team total.
• Rhyne Howard, Atlanta: Led all scorers with 19 points and added eight rebounds.
• Angel Reese, Atlanta: Paced the Dream with nine rebounds.
• Jordin Canada, Atlanta: Led Atlanta with four assists.

NerdSports Stat: Golden State outscored Atlanta 44-28 on two-point baskets. That 16-point advantage offset the Dream’s 11-point edge at the free-throw line, with both teams making exactly four three-pointers—leaving the final five-point margin.

Game Analysis

More Made Baskets Made the Difference

Neither team found consistent shooting efficiency. Golden State finished 26-for-72 from the field, shooting 36.1%, while Atlanta went 18-for-54, or 33.3%. The Valkyries attempted 18 more field goals and made eight more baskets, providing a decisive advantage despite their own shooting limitations.

Three-point shooting offered little separation. Golden State made four of 25 attempts from beyond the arc, while Atlanta connected on four of 23. With both teams producing 12 points from three-pointers, Golden State’s greater production inside the arc became especially important.

Free Throws Kept Atlanta Competitive

The Dream made 22 of 31 free throws, compared with Golden State’s 11-for-13 performance. That gave Atlanta an 11-point scoring advantage at the line, although nine missed free throws represented missed opportunities in a five-point loss.

The rebounding totals were nearly even, with Golden State ahead 38-37. Stokes’ 16 rebounds stood out within that narrow team margin. The Valkyries also finished with a slight 10-9 advantage in assists, with Burton supplying half of their total.

Closing Context: WNBA Finals Even at 2-2

Golden State’s road victory leveled the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at two games apiece before an announced crowd of 17,099. Neither team can clinch the championship in Game 5, but the winner will move one victory from the title. The Dream and Valkyries meet again Monday, October 26, at 5:00 p.m. PDT.

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