Valkyries host Dream in opener of best-of-seven seriesGuardian writers’ predictions: Golden State or Atlanta?Reach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by emailAtlanta trailed 14-11 after Chen’s three-pointer with 2:48 remaining
Dream 50-51 Valkyries, 2.58, 3rd quarter The Ballhalla crowd is in full throat as the Valks have stormed back once again, ripping off a 7-0 run to reclaim the lead and force Dream coach Karl Smesko into another timeout. Laeticia Amihere has provided the spark, scoring twice inside, including a putback after a Tiffany Hayes missed lay-up. Kaila Charles then buried a three-pointer to bring Golden State within a point before Amihere finished a layup off Kaitlyn Chen’s pass to put the hosts ahead.
Atlanta had previously stretched their advantage to six on an Isobel Borlase fadeaway, but two turnovers from Jordin Canada helped Golden State turn the momentum around.
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