Overview
- The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 88-83 in College Park on Saturday, securing a season sweep and extending Golden State’s winning streak to four games.
- Veronica Burton led the Valkyries with 21 points while Gabby Williams scored 19, and Angel Reese produced 17 points and 13 rebounds for Atlanta as Allisha Gray finished with 22 points mostly from the free-throw line.
- Golden State forced turnovers and recorded a season-high 15 steals that produced extra possessions and powered a decisive late 8-0 run that turned a 3-point Atlanta lead into the final margin.
- Atlanta’s problems at the line and in late-game execution continued, stretching the Dream’s losing streak to five games; Peachtree Hoops reported Atlanta outrebounded Golden State 51-39 but other outlets list different rebound totals.
- The game featured a second-quarter physical exchange that drew a technical on Allisha Gray and an in-game CBS interview in which she called the referees “trash,” raising fresh scrutiny of officiating as the Dream prepare for five games before the All-Star break.