What happened: Too Short handled pregame drum honors in San Francisco ahead of Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. The Atlanta Dream met the Golden State Valkyries with the game live on USA Network and Peacock.

Why it matters: San Francisco hosting a Finals game puts the Bay Area at the center of the title round. Atlanta entered the round in its first Finals since 2013, setting the stakes for Game 2.

What to watch: The Game 2 result shapes the early direction of the Finals series.