Golden State Valkyries tie WNBA Finals at 2-2 with 67-62 win over Atlanta Dream
Gabby Williams scored 17 points and Kiah Stokes grabbed 16 rebounds as Golden State forced a decisive Game 5.
KEY POINTS
- Golden State beat Atlanta 67-62 to tie the WNBA Finals at 2-2
- Gabby Williams scored 17 points and led the defensive effort
- Kiah Stokes recorded 16 rebounds, including eight offensive boards
- Angel Reese was held to eight points and nine rebounds
- Game 5 will be hosted by Golden State on Monday
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on Saturday, evening the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at 2-2. Gabby Williams scored 17 points and led a strong defensive effort after giving her teammates a passionate speech following Golden State's earlier deficit in the series.
Tiffany Hayes entered the starting lineup and scored all 13 of her points in the second half. Kiah Stokes anchored the defense that limited Angel Reese, who had recorded double-doubles in each of the first three games.
“One thing that I had told the team after the last game is the goal when we play on the road ... just steal one on the road.”
Stokes finished with 16 rebounds, including eight on the offensive end. She previously won three WNBA championships while playing for Las Vegas.
Angel Reese managed only eight points and nine rebounds after averaging 25.5 points and 14 rebounds in Atlanta's first two victories. She missed 10 of her 12 shots, including several layups in the fourth quarter.
Golden State will host Game 5 on Monday. The series now shifts to a best-of-three format with the Valkyries holding home-court advantage.
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