The brutal fourth-quarter stat that explains why Dream blew Game 1 WNBA Finals lead to Valkyries

Yahoo Sports·October 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM+2

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The Atlanta Dream completely lost their grip on Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries on the road despite holding a lead into the fourth quarter. The Valkyries defended homecourt in Game 1 with a 68-64 win over the Dream, who failed to convert a strong nine-point lead into a win after an incredible defensive effort by the Valkyries to end the game.

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The brutal fourth-quarter stat that explains why Dream blew Game 1 WNBA Finals lead to Valkyries

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