NewsABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)October 25, 2026San Francisco County
Golden State Valkyries trail Atlanta Dream 2-1 ahead of WNBA Finals Game 4
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The Golden State Valkyries face a 2-1 deficit against the Atlanta Dream heading into Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, needing a win on Saturday to avoid falling behind 3-1 in the series. Guard Veronica Burton emphasized the team's urgency to correct discipline issues following a Game 3 loss, while Atlanta's Angel Reese enters the matchup after setting finals records for consecutive double-doubles.
Read the full story at ABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)Why It Matters
The outcome of Game 4 determines whether the Valkyries even the series or face elimination, with history showing only one team has ever overcome a 3-1 deficit in a professional basketball championship series.
Key Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries trail the Atlanta Dream 2-1 in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals.
- A win for the Valkyries on Saturday would restore home-court advantage.
- Only the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers have successfully overcome a 3-1 deficit in a professional basketball finals series.
- Atlanta's Angel Reese became the second player in finals history to record at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in consecutive games.
- At 24 years old, Reese became the youngest player with three straight double-doubles in the finals.
- Atlanta player Allisha Gray has been managing a hand injury suffered during the semifinals.
Who's Mentioned
PersonVeronica Burton“Valkyries guard”PersonRhyne Howard“Atlanta player”OrganizationAtlanta Dream“WNBA Finals team leading 2-1”PersonJordin Canada“Atlanta player”OrganizationCleveland Cavaliers“2016 NBA team that came back from 3-1 deficit”OrganizationGolden State Valkyries“WNBA Finals team trailing 2-1”PersonA'ja Wilson“Previous finals player with consecutive 20-point, 10-rebound games”PersonAngel Reese“Atlanta player traded from Chicago”PersonAllisha Gray“Atlanta player dealing with a hand injury”