Valkyries hold off Dream comeback to win Game 4 and level WNBA finals at 2-2

Valkyries hold off Dream comeback to win Game 4 and level WNBA finals at 2-2

Gabby Williams scored 17 points and Golden State played stellar defense to beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on Saturday and even the WNBA finals at 2-2.The best-of-seven series moves back to California on Monday for Game 5.Quick GuideWNBA finals 2026ShowScheduleBest-of-seven series. All times Eastern.Sat 17 Oct Game 1: Golden State 68, Atlanta 64Mon 19 Oct Game 2: Atlanta 79, Golden State 65Wed 21 Oct Game 3: Atlanta 97, Golden State 71Sat 24 Oct Game 4: Golden State 67, Atlanta 62Mon 26 Oct Game 5: Atlanta at Golden State, 8pm (USA/CNBC)Thu 29 Oct Game 6: Golden State at Atlanta, 8pm (USA/CNBC)Sat 31 Oct Game 7: Atlanta at Golden State, 8pm* (USA/CNBC)*-if necessaryHow to watchIn the US, the series will air on NBC, USA Network and CNBC, with all games streaming on Peacock. In the UK, it will be carried by Sky Sports. In Australia, fans can watch through WNBA League Pass, with selected coverage also available through ESPN.The Valkyries stymied Atlanta star Angel Reese, holding her to just eight points. She had dominated the previous two games, averaging 25.5 points and 14 rebounds in the Dream victories. Reese struggled in Game 4, missing 10 of her 12 shots, including a few layups in the fourth quarter, after having double-doubles in each of the first three games.Atlanta trimmed a 16-point halftime deficit to 61-55 midway through the fourth quarter, bringing fans in the sellout crowd of over 17,000 to their feet. Golden State answered with a 3-pointer by Veronica Burton to briefly silence them.The Dream then scored seven of the next nine points, including a three-point play by Rhyne Howard with 28 seconds left to get within 66-62.Burton then made the first of two free throws a second later and Atlanta couldn’t convert on the other end.Howard finished with 19 points to lead Atlanta.

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