Dream open Finals vs. Valkyries chasing first title

Atlanta last played for title in 2013

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The Dream are vying for the team's first title when the WNBA Finals tip off against the Golden State Valkyries. Will All Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: The 2026 WNBA Finals tip off with the Atlanta Dream facing the Golden State Valkyries. Allisha Gray's availability is the Dream's opening lineup question.

Why it matters: A first championship would end a 13-year gap since Atlanta's last Finals trip. The Game 1 outcome shapes the series before Games 3 and 4 in State Farm Arena.

What to watch: Tip-off will clarify Gray's status and set the opening result.

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