Atlanta Dream fall to Valkyries in Game 5 of WNBA Finals

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 26: Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket against Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream during the third quarter in game five of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 26, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Ezra ShawThe Atlanta Dream fell to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The final score was 55-64.The loss puts the Dream behind 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, leaving them needing to win their next two games to claim the franchise’s first WNBA championship.Atlanta will try to keep its championship hopes alive in Game 6, scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta.TRENDING STORIES:Mom, 2-year-old daughter found dead near metro Atlanta churchFounder of alleged Georgia Ponzi scheme ordered to pay back more than $76 million18-year-old’s DNA found on gun near where he was shot, killed by police, DA’s office says[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]