Atlanta faces postseason-high 13-point deficit against Golden State in Game 4

Golden State looks to even the Finals at 2-2 on the road.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

This 13-point deficit is the largest Atlanta has faced in any game this postseason. Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: The Golden State Valkyries built a seven-point cushion in the opening period — already their largest advantage at any stage of the 2026 WNBA Finals — before stretching the margin to 13, per Alexa Philippou. Golden State carried a 16-11 lead out of the first quarter at State Farm Arena.

Why it matters: The early surge marks a sharp turn in a series where Atlanta controlled the scoreboard for the bulk of the first three matchups to take a 2-1 lead. After dropping two consecutive games, the Valkyries needed an early response on the road to avoid falling further behind in the title series.

By the numbers: Atlanta time led across the first three games of the 2026 WNBA Finals: 29:24 in Game 1, 20:17 in Game 2, and 37:43 in Game 3, per Alexa Philippou and ESPN Insights.

What to watch: A Golden State victory on Saturday afternoon would deadlock the 2026 WNBA Finals at two games apiece.

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@AlexaPhilippou 2026-10-24T18:02:58.180285+00:00

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