Overview
- Golden State beat Atlanta 64-55 to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Finals, with the decisive win coming Monday night at Chase Center.
- Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton paced the Valkyries with 13 points and eight rebounds each while Stokes added three blocks and Burton had four blocks.
- The game featured the lowest combined first-half scoring in WNBA Finals history as Golden State leaned on defense and lineup changes to pull away in the second half.
- The WNBA confirmed Game 6 will tip at 12:30 p.m. Eastern on Thursday at State Farm Arena so the Hawks can play that night, a schedule that raises access issues for working fans and tight arena-conversion timing.
- Both franchises chase their first WNBA title and the scheduling squeeze in Atlanta highlights growing pressure on venue availability as the Dream prepare to move full-time to State Farm Arena next season.