Atlanta Dream @ Golden State Valkyries
Williams scores 23 points to help the Valkyries beat the Dream 77-66
SAN FRANCISCO -- — Gabby Williams scored 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting, Kayla Thornton hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta 77-66 on Wednesday night to snap the Dream's four-game win streak.
Cecilia Zandalasini added 14 points for the Valkyries (11-7) to open the two-game set. The teams will meet again Friday night in San Francisco.
Rookie Madina Okot was 7 of 9 from the field and led Atlanta (12-5) with 16 points. Rhyne Howard added 12 points.
Angel Reese had 10 points and 12 rebounds. She was 3 of 12 from the field and missed her first eight shots. The Dream had their lowest-scoring game this season.
Allisha Gray, who finished with eight points, left the game in the third quarter after a collision with Golden State's Kiah Stokes and did not return.
------
Matchups
Game Information
San Francisco, CA
Referee:Tim Greene
Referee:Agon Abazi
Referee:Genesis Perrymond
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 12 | 5 | .706 | - | L1 |
| New York | 12 | 6 | .667 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Indiana | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Washington | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 8 | 9 | .471 | 4 | L1 |
| Chicago | 5 | 12 | .294 | 7 | W1 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 15 | .167 | 9.5 | W1 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14 | 4 | .778 | - | W1 |
| Las Vegas | 12 | 5 | .706 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 11 | 6 | .647 | 2.5 | W2 |
| Golden State | 11 | 7 | .611 | 3 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 8 | 8 | .500 | 5 | W1 |
| Portland | 8 | 10 | .444 | 6 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 6 | 13 | .316 | 8.5 | W1 |
| Seattle | 3 | 15 | .167 | 11 | L11 |
WNBA News
Washington plays Connecticut following Citron's 28-point game
1h
Portland faces Chicago on 4-game road skid
1h
Golden State faces Atlanta after Williams' 23-point performance
1h
