Atlanta Dream advance as Dallas Wings force Game 3 against Valkyries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The WNBA playoffs saw key games on September 30, with the Atlanta Dream eliminating the Washington Mystics 93-75 to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2018. In the other matchup, Arike Ogunbowale set a WNBA postseason record with 45 points, leading the Dallas Wings to a 108-100 overtime victory against the Golden State Valkyries, forcing a decisive Game 3 on October 2.
- •Atlanta Dream eliminate Washington Mystics, 93-75.
- •Dream to face New York Liberty in the semifinals.
- •Arike Ogunbowale scores 45 points, setting a playoff record.
- •Dallas Wings tie series, forcing a Game 3 against Valkyries.
- •Game 3 set for October 2 in San Francisco.
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