Atlanta Dream @ Golden State Valkyries
Pre-Game Analysis
The Golden State Valkyries host the Atlanta Dream on October 20, 2026, in a matchup of two of the league's top teams. Golden State enters the contest at 32-12, holding the #2 spot in the Western standings, while Atlanta comes in at 30-14 and sits atop the Eastern standings at #1. Both clubs will look to their top scorers to carry the offensive load. Gabby Williams leads Golden State in scoring at 14.4 points per game, providing a steady scoring option for the Valkyries. On the other side, Allisha Gray paces Atlanta with 19.0 points per game, making her a key factor in how the Dream approach their offense. With playoff positioning in mind for both conferences, this game offers an opportunity for either side to make a statement against strong competition. The full result, box score and recap will appear here once the game is verified final.
Final result: ATL 79 — GS 65 (ATL win).
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Game Nuggets
- Angel Reese led all players with 30 PTS (16 REB, 3 AST) for Atlanta Dream. Angel Reese →
- Atlanta Dream came in 4-1 over their previous 5 games. Atlanta Dream →
- Meeting 5 of the season between these teams — Atlanta Dream was 0-4 in the series before tip-off. Atlanta Dream →
- A 2026 playoff game. 2026 bracket →
Box Score
Atlanta Dream
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Hillmon | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Angel Reese | 30 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 34 |
| Allisha Gray | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| Jordin Canada | 13 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Rhyne Howard | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 27 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
| Madina Okot | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shatori Walker-Kimbrough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isobel Borlase | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Golden State Valkyries
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Gabby Williams | 14 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 27 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| Kiah Stokes | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30 |
| Veronica Burton | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Janelle Salaun | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Aminata Gueye | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| Kaila Charles | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 21-62 | 7-25 | 30-35 | 36 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 14 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 21-61 | 7-24 | 16-19 | 32 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 18 |