Get ready, because the 2026 WNBA Finals are going to a Game 7, a first in league history. The Atlanta Dream punched their ticket after holding off a late rally from the Golden State Valkyries in Thursday’s Game 6, and Angel Reese was absolutely *unstoppable*, breaking a Finals rebounding record that stood for years.
Reese Rewrites the Record Books
Angel Reese just reminded everyone why she’s a Finals MVP candidate, putting up a monster 15 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists in Game 6. She even nailed two three-pointers, and get this: the Dream are now 16-0 when she connects on two from deep. That’s a wild stat. But the real kicker? Her 14 boards in Game 6 pushed her series total to an incredible 78, shattering Sylvia Fowles’ 2017 record of 75 rebounds. She’s got one more game to push that number even higher, which is just insane. Reese herself put it best after the buzzer, saying, “We ain’t have everybody come out at 12:30 for no reason. We appreciate the fan support, on a weekday, they came out and supported us, every single day, every single game.” Talk about showing up!
Dream Hold On, Gray Steps Up
Even with some bickering and controversy around the Game 6 start time, the Dream came out firing, leading wire-to-wire in front of a sold-out crowd at State Farm Arena. They stretched their lead to as many as 25 points, looking like they were going to cruise to the finish. But the Valkyries, led by Gabby Williams, fought back hard, cutting the deficit to just eight points late in the fourth quarter. It felt like the momentum was shifting. That’s when Allisha Gray stepped up HUGE, drilling a corner three-pointer on the next possession to push the lead back to double digits. Gray finished with a team-high 23 points, easily her best performance of the series, and it came exactly when the Dream needed it most.
The Stakes For Game 7
So, here we are. For the first time ever, a WNBA playoff series is going to a decisive seventh game. The entire season boils down to 40 minutes, or potentially more, in the Chase Center this Saturday. Everything is on the line. Angel Reese is playing at an all-time level, the Dream just showed they can withstand a comeback attempt, and the Valkyries proved they won’t go down without a fight. This is what you live for as a fan, right? Who’s gonna walk away with the trophy? We’re all gonna find out together.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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