The Atlanta Dream just came up agonizingly short in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals, falling 68-63 to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night in what sounds like an absolute thriller to close out the 2026 season. After the final buzzer, a clearly gutted Angel Reese spoke to reporters, and her words hit hard.
Reese’s Emotional Post-Game Reflection
“It’s tough. Especially with a good group, a great group, that I’ve honestly had the honor to battle with all year,” Reese shared, clearly emotional. She credits this team for changing her life, saying she’s “so grateful for them. And I’m so thankful for them.” Even through the pain of the loss, her fighting spirit is already looking forward. “It is tough in the moment, but we’ll be back. And I always say, ‘Delayed not denied.’” This was only her third year, and she pointed out her teammates still have plenty of years left, emphasizing her gratitude for going to war with this group. “I would do it again, all over again,” she declared. You can feel that fire, even in defeat.
Valkyries Make History, Reese Makes Records
This Game 7 loss was an epic conclusion to the season, with the Golden State Valkyries securing the WNBA title in only their second year of existence. Gabby Williams was named the Finals MVP for her performance. Even in defeat, Angel Reese wasn’t without her own highlight reel moment, breaking a Finals record during the series. It was the first WNBA Game 7 ever, which means this one was pure cinema, heartbreak and all.
What a series, what a season. While the sting of a Game 7 loss always hurts, especially after battling all year, Reese’s declaration of “Delayed not denied” tells you everything you need to know about the Dream’s future. They’ll be back, and you can bet they’ll be hungrier than ever.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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