Valkyries Trail 2-1: Fall 97-71 in Game 3 | WNBA Finals Highlights

The Atlanta Dream took a 2- 1 lead in the WNBA Finals with a 97- 71 win over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 at State Farm Arena. Golden State fought back after a slow start to trail only 46- 40 at the half, and cut it to a one-point game early in the third quarter before Atlanta pulled away.

Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 15 points and eight assists, and Cecilia Zandalasini added 13 points with three 3-pointers, tying the game at 48 early in the third. Janelle Salaün provided a spark off the bench with eight points in four minutes in the second quarter, finishing with 13 points on 5 of 7 shooting as Golden State hit six of nine from deep in the period. Atlanta, led by Angel Reese’s 21 points and 12 rebounds, controlled the paint in the second half and shot 47 percent from the field.

The Valkyries trail in a series for the first time this postseason, and the team now turns its attention to Game 4 on Saturday, October 24.

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Golden State Valkyries | WNBA | Game Recap | Gabby Williams, Cecilia Zandalasini, Janelle Salaün | Atlanta Dream | 2026