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Dream rout Valkyries to force first-ever Game 7 in WNBA Finals history
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Photo: Malcolm Lightbody / UnsplashThe Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday, evening the best-of-seven series at 3-3. The win, which came in a day/lunchtime tipoff, forces a decisive Game 7, the first in WNBA history, scheduled for Saturday night. Atlanta had been facing elimination heading into the game. Allisha Gray led the Dream with 23 points, and Rhyne Howard added 21, as Atlanta held off a late rally from Golden State.
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- Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday.
- The win tied the best-of-seven series at 3-3.
- This sets up the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, to be played Saturday night.
- Atlanta was facing elimination entering Game 6.
- Allisha Gray scored 23 points for the Dream.
- Rhyne Howard scored 21 points for the Dream.
- Golden State made a late rally that fell short.