The Golden State Valkyries are tied 1-1 in the 2026 WNBA Finals best-of-seven series and will face the Atlanta Dream for Game 3 at State Farm Arena on Wednesday (5 p.m. PT; Watch: USA/Peacock). The Dream earned their first-ever WNBA Finals win in Game 2 — they were previously 0-9, having been swept in each of their last three Finals appearances. 

The Valkyries will be hosting Official Finals Watch Parties, presented by Kaiser Permanente, for Games 3 and 4, live on the video board inside Chase Center. This will be the ultimate place to cheer on the Valks at Ballhalla and will feature your favorite emcee Ari, DJ Shell Heart and entertainment from the Violet Vibes, The Flock and Violet. » Learn More

Valkyries vs. Dream
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | Tipoff: 5 p.m.
WATCH: USA, Peacock
LISTEN: 95.7 The Game, ESPN 1320 and the Audacy app

LAST TIME OUT
The Golden State Valkyries fell to the Atlanta Dream 79-65 in Game 2 of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on Monday night. The Valkyries second unit outscored the Dream 33-11 while only one starter, Gabby Williams, reached double figures in scoring with 14. Kaila Charles led the team from the 3-point line, making three of the Valkyries seven triples in the contest. Angel Reese paced the Dream's offense with 27 points. The seven-game series is now tied 1-1 as the two teams will head to Atlanta next for Game 3 on Wednesday, Oct. 21 (5 p.m. PT). » Full Game Recap 

Audio postgame recap, courtesy of Valkyries’ Post-Up Show streams live on 95.7 The Game and the Audacy App. » Full Episode

Game 2 Takeaways: 
Reese Becomes Youngest Player with 30 PTS/15 REB Finals Game
Angel Reese delivered one of the most remarkable performances in WNBA Finals history, becoming the youngest player to record at least 30 points and 15 rebounds in a Finals game. Reese shot 11-for-16 from the field and 9-for-11 from the foul line, scoring 12 more points than the next closest player. She also grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds and had a team-high two blocks. 

Free Throw Disparity
The Valkyries attempted 16 fewer free throws in Game 2, 35-19, and were outscored by 14 points, 30-16, from the foul line. This was a major swing factor in the game, as both teams made 21 field goals and seven 3-pointers, shooting similar percentages overall. 

Valkyries Commit 19 Turnovers
The Valkyries committed 19 turnovers in Game 2, their most in franchise playoff history. Golden State gave up 24 points off those turnovers, and the Dream won the points-off-turnovers differential by 11, 24-13.