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Valkyries Hold Off Dream to Even WNBA Finals at 2-2

Golden State’s defensive adjustments held Angel Reese in check ahead of Game 5 in San Francisco on Monday.

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard is guarded by Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
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Overview

  • The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 to tie the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at 2-2, snapping Atlanta’s momentum from a 97-71 Game 3 win.
  • On Saturday, Golden State flipped the turnover battle and limited second-chance points, turning 16 Dream turnovers into a decisive possession advantage early in the game.
  • Kiah Stokes anchored the interior defense with 16 rebounds and three blocks, raising her WNBA Finals block total to a record 14 through four games.
  • Angel Reese, who had posted double-doubles in each of the first three Finals games, was held to eight points and nine rebounds after Golden State crowded her and changed matchups.
  • The series returns to the Chase Center for Game 5 on Monday, and off-court storylines include Reese and teammate Rhyne Howard earning All-WNBA honors and a social-media backlash after a reporter’s comparison of Reese to Atlanta sports legends.