Atlanta DreamvsGolden State Valkyries
ATL 66/GS 77
Things to say
Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 77-66 at Chase Center.
01
opener
Valkyries took care of business at home, 77-66 over Atlanta. Defense was the whole story. They held the Dream to 66 and never let them get comfortable.
02
key player
Gabby Williams was the best player on the floor, easy. 23 points and 5 boards, just took over and got buckets whenever Golden State needed one.
03
hot take
Atlanta's the better team on paper at 12-5 but they took the L because nobody could buy a bucket. 66 points wins you nothing.
04
deep cut
Angel Reese still got her double-double, 12 rebounds, but the Dream had no second scorer behind Okot's 16. Veronica Burton quietly ran the show with 7 dimes.
05
exit
Atlanta's still got the cushion in the standings, so I'm watching how they respond next time out.
The recap
Golden State took care of business at home, grinding out a 77-66 win over a Dream squad that just couldn't buy a bucket all night. Gabby Williams carried the load with 23 and 5, doing damage on both ends while Veronica Burton ran the show with 7 dimes.
Atlanta leaned on Angel Reese, who ate the glass up with 12 boards, but nobody else could find any offense and they took the L. When you can't crack 70, you're not winning many games.