DeWanna Bonner converts left-handed finish off glass in WNBA Finals Game 1

Veteran forward joined Atlanta on Aug. 30 ahead of 10-0 run.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The vet has moves for dayssss 👌 DeWanna Bonner maneuvers around the defense and kisses it off the glass with her left Via @WNBA on X

What happened: DeWanna Bonner scored off the glass with a left-handed finish around the defense during Saturday's 2026 WNBA Finals Game 1 matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries.

Why it matters: Bonner, who warmed up from 3-point range ahead of the WNBA Finals opener, is pursuing her third league championship. Since she debuted with Atlanta on Aug. 30, the Dream went on a 10-0 run to secure the franchise's first Finals appearance since 2013.

What to watch: Atlanta and Golden State continue Game 1 action on NBC and Peacock to open the 2026 championship series.

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@WNBA 2026-10-17T19:58:25.637194+00:00

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