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Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller analyze Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller analyze Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals matchup

Summary

The WNBA Finals featuring the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream begins Saturday. Analysts Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller preview the best-of-seven series, highlighting the teams’ strong defenses. Miller gives the Dream a slight edge due to their scoring capabilities, despite the Valkyries sweeping their previous matchups this season. The Dream’s Allisha Gray is day-to-day following a hand procedure, while they recently added veteran DeWanna Bonner for depth in scoring and rebounding. Bird praises Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase for her dedication and communication with players.

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Status Watch

•Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is set for Saturday.
•Valkyries feature the league's top defense.
•Dream swept the New York Liberty using strong defensive tactics.
•DeWanna Bonner joins the Dream for scoring support.
•Allisha Gray's status is uncertain due to a hand procedure.

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8:46 PMYahoo Sports — How Sue Bird, Cheryl Miller see Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals playing out

What they're saying

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WNBA legends Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller will be studio analysts for NBC at the Finals. Miller gives a "razor's edge" to one team in the matchup pitting the Valkyries and the Dream.
— Yahoo Sports

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