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Valkyries Hand Dream Late-Game Defeat as Atlanta Splits Marquee Matchups

Cecilia Zandalasini’s late jumper gave Golden State a 77-75 victory Tuesday, completing Atlanta’s home split following their upset of Minnesota.

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Veronica Burton of the Golden State Valkyries is defended by Marina Mabrey and Leila Lacan of the Connecticut Sun during the first half of a WNBA game at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 27, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn.

Overview

  • Cecilia Zandalasini led Golden State with 18 points and eight rebounds, drilling the go-ahead jumper with 3.9 seconds remaining.
  • Jordin Canada paced the Dream with 21 points and eight assists despite the narrow loss at College Park.
  • Atlanta improved to 15-11 on the season after snapping Minnesota’s 14-0 home streak two nights earlier.
  • The Valkyries rose to 12-13 as their bench outscored Atlanta’s reserves 39-16 and bolstered Golden State’s confidence.
  • Atlanta navigated both games without All-Star guard Rhyne Howard, underscoring how injuries are reshaping rotations.