ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will head back to California with the WNBA Finals tied, 2-2. The Dream lost to the Valkyries, 67-62, in Game 4.
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The Dream struggled offensively for most of the game, shooting 33.3% from the field and 71% from the free throw line. Golden State turned 17 Atlanta turnovers into 16 points and its defense contained Angel Reese.
Reese, who had a double-double in every finals game, was limited to just eight points. Rhyne Howard led Atlanta in scoring with 19 points.
WHEN ARE GAME 5 AND GAME 6?
The series shifts back to California for Game 5 on Monday night. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m.
There will be a guaranteed Game 6 in Atlanta. It’s currently scheduled for Thursday night.
WILL GAME 6 BE PLAYED AT STATE FARM ARENA?
It’s unclear where Game 6 will be played: Gateway Center, State Farm Arena or somewhere else in the metro area.
The Dream and WNBA worked with State Farm Arena, Atlanta Hawks and NBA to move schedules around for Game 3 and Game 4. But the Hawks have two games scheduled at home Wednesday and Thursday night.
No Game 6 deal has been announced as of Saturday afternoon.
This is a developing story. Channel 2’s Alison Mastrangelo will have more on the Dream’s loss and what comes next.
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