Golden State Valkyries @ Atlanta Dream
Pre-Game Analysis
The Atlanta Dream host the Golden State Valkyries on October 22, 2026, in a matchup of two of the league's top teams. Atlanta enters the contest at 30-14 and sits atop the Eastern standings at #1, while Golden State comes in at 32-12 and holds the #2 spot in the Western standings. Both clubs will look to carry their strong records into this interconference clash.
Offense figures to be a focal point, with Atlanta's Allisha Gray leading all scorers in this matchup at 19.0 points per game. Golden State counters with Gabby Williams, who paces the Valkyries at 14.4 points per game. With both teams ranked near the top of their respective conferences, the game offers a notable measuring stick as the season progresses.
The full result, box score, and recap will appear here once the game has been played and the outcome verified as final.
Final result: GS 71 — ATL 97 (ATL win).
Written before tip-off, AI-generated from verified team data and kept for the record. How we use AI
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Game Nuggets
- Angel Reese led all players with 21 PTS (12 REB, 3 AST) for Atlanta Dream. Angel Reese →
- Atlanta Dream won by 26: 97–71. Atlanta Dream →
- Atlanta Dream came in 4-1 over their previous 5 games. Atlanta Dream →
- Meeting 6 of the season between these teams — Atlanta Dream was 1-4 in the series before tip-off. Atlanta Dream →
- A 2026 playoff game. 2026 bracket →
Box Score
Golden State Valkyries
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Gabby Williams | 15 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Kiah Stokes | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26 |
| Veronica Burton | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 29 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Janelle Salaun | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Aminata Gueye | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Kaila Charles | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Juste Jocyte | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Atlanta Dream
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Hillmon | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Angel Reese | 21 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
| Allisha Gray | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Jordin Canada | 10 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| Rhyne Howard | 16 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 27 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Sika Kone | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Madina Okot | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Shatori Walker-Kimbrough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Te-Hina Paopao | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isobel Borlase | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 26 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 24-69 | 12-30 | 11-17 | 34 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| Atlanta Dream | 34-69 | 9-22 | 20-29 | 37 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 8 |