Dream, Valkyries to play Game 5 before 3,500 fans, series tied 2-2

Valkyries won Game 4, 67-62, to level the Finals

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 37m1 min read

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will play one of the biggest games of the WNBA season in front of 3,500 peo Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Atlanta and Golden State play Game 5 of the WNBA Finals with the series tied 2-2, before a crowd of 3,500 unless there is a late change. It is billed as one of the biggest games of the WNBA season.

Why it matters: Game 5 breaks the tie in a series that has swung between the teams: Golden State won Game 1 at home, 68-64, and Game 4, 67-62. Atlanta won Game 2, 79-65, and Game 3, 97-71. Venue and date questions around a possible Game 6 remain unsettled.

By the numbers: Atlanta finished the season 37-16, scoring 90.3 and allowing 83.1 per game. Golden State finished 39-16, scoring 81.6 and allowing 75.9.

What to watch: Tip-off is Monday at 8:00 PM ET from Chase Center. The attendance figure holds only if there is no late change.

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@USATODAYSports 2026-10-26T02:20:55.919548+00:00

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