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Valkyries vs Dream Finals Scores, Angel Reese Stats and the Fan Backlash

The Golden State Valkyries won the 2026 WNBA championship in just their second season, beating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 on October 31 at Chase Center. Days later, comments about fan treatment of players — and comparisons between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark — are trending. Here are the verified results and what was actually said.

Updated November 4, 2026. Facts are drawn from the sources linked on this page.

Valkyries vs Dream finals scores, game by game

GameDateMatchupFinalSeriesNotable
1Oct 17Dream at ValkyriesValkyries 68, Dream 64GSV 1-0Gabby Williams 26 pts; Reese 12 reb
2Oct 19Dream at ValkyriesDream 79, Valkyries 651-1Angel Reese 30 pts, 16 reb
3Oct 21Valkyries at DreamDream 97, Valkyries 71ATL 2-1Angel Reese 21 pts, 12 reb
4Oct 24Valkyries at DreamValkyries 67, Dream 622-2Rhyne Howard 19 pts; Kiah Stokes 16 reb
5Oct 26Dream at ValkyriesValkyries 64, Dream 55GSV 3-2Rhyne Howard 20 pts; Reese 15 reb
6Oct 29Valkyries at DreamDream 80, Valkyries 693-3Gabby Williams 26 pts; Reese 14 reb
7Oct 31Dream at ValkyriesValkyries 68, Dream 63GSV wins 4-3Gabby Williams 30 pts; Reese 8 pts, 12 reb

Scores: Valkyries.com, CBS Sports; game leaders: Basketball-Reference. Format 2-2-1-1-1 with Golden State holding home court.

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How Game 7 was won

Atlanta led by nine points with just over six minutes left in the third quarter. Gabby Williams then scored Golden State’s final 11 points of the third and finished with 30 as the Valkyries rallied for a 68-63 win in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history (WNBA.com). For Atlanta, Jordin Canada scored 18, Allisha Gray 16 and Angel Reese had 8 points and 12 rebounds; the Dream were denied a title in the franchise’s fourth Finals trip.

Angel Reese WNBA Finals stats: the highlights

Dream fans backlash after finals loss: what was said

A day after Game 7, Dream guard Jordin Canada returned to Threads and criticized “heartless, rude, insensitive” comments from fans, adding that some people congratulating her had earlier wanted her traded (The Shadow League). The episode fed a wider debate; an OutKick opinion column asked why Angel Reese is not held to the same standard as Caitlin Clark when fans attack teammates. That is commentary, not a league finding. The WNBA has not announced any action related to these posts.

Online abuse of athletes is a real problem. Fans who see threats can report them to the platform, and to law enforcement where there is a threat of harm.

FAQ

What were the Valkyries vs Dream finals scores?

Golden State won 4-3: 68-64, 65-79, 71-97, 67-62, 64-55, 69-80 and 68-63 in Game 7 on Oct. 31, 2026.

What were Angel Reese’s WNBA Finals stats?

Highlights include 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2, 21 and 12 in Game 3, and 8 points with 12 rebounds in Game 7.

Why are Dream fans in the news after the finals loss?

Jordin Canada posted on Threads criticizing hurtful fan comments, sparking debate including opinion pieces comparing reactions around Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.

Who was the star of Game 7?

Gabby Williams scored 30 points, including Golden State’s final 11 of the third quarter.

Is this the Valkyries’ first title?

Yes. It came in the franchise’s second season.

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