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Valkyries prepare for Game 6 with chance to secure WNBA title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 6:45 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Valkyries prepare for Game 6 with chance to secure WNBA title

Summary

The Golden State Valkyries will face the Atlanta Dream in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. PDT. The Valkyries are one win away from their first championship after securing a physical 64-55 victory in Game 5. Containing standout player Angel Reese, the team rallied with consecutive wins following two losses. Amid logistical challenges, the WNBA announced the weekday matinee in Atlanta, which some see as undermining the championship's prestige.

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By the Numbers

•Valkyries hold a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
•Kiah Stokes scored 13 points and contributed defensively in Game 5.
•WNBA scheduled Game 6 for a weekday morning to accommodate arena conflicts.
•The series has featured dramatic momentum shifts and strong fan support.

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6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Valkyries ready for prime time but WNBA stuck in amateur hour with Game 6 debacle

What they're saying

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Get your coffee ready, pick up some bagels, and embrace the absurdity of the situation the WNBA has created. The Golden State Valkyries are in for a whole lot of drama Thursday morning.
— Yahoo Sports

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