Particle.news
Download on the App Store
36 ARTICLES
·
yesterday

Dream Overpower Valkyries 79–63 to Snap Streak and Tighten Playoff Race

The loss highlighted Golden State’s size disadvantage, with Iliana Rupert entering concussion protocol as postseason positioning grows tighter.

Golden State Valkyries fans try to disrupt a free throw during a WNBA game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Phoenix Mercury on July 14, 2025, at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Jordin Canada #3 of the Atlanta Dream drives to the basket against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Dream 87-72.
Image
Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots against Kennedy Burke #22 of the New York Liberty during the third quarter at Target Center on August 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Overview

  • Atlanta seized control with a 30–8 surge spanning the third and fourth quarters, outmuscling Golden State inside and closing out a 79–63 road win.
  • Rhyne Howard led the Dream with 14 points as Brionna Jones added 13 points and nine rebounds; Veronica Burton paced the Valkyries with 16 points.
  • Valkyries center Iliana Rupert left after a third‑quarter blow to the face and was placed in concussion protocol, while Burton and Tiffany Hayes returned after in‑game knocks.
  • Golden State fell to 18–16, dropped to seventh, and saw its four‑game winning streak end, with a difficult closing schedule and Phoenix visiting Tuesday.
  • Atlanta won for the ninth time in 11 games to move into sole possession of second place, with a trip to face Las Vegas up next.