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Golden State Valkyries tie WNBA Finals with Game 4 victory

Outlets agree Golden State used strong defense and key scoring from Gabby Williams to win Game 4 and tie the WNBA Finals.

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At a glance

  • The Golden State Valkyries tied the WNBA Finals at 2-2 with a Game 4 victory over the Atlanta Dream.14
  • Gabby Williams scored 17 points for Golden State, while Angel Reese was restricted to eight points.234

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream on Saturday to tie the WNBA Finals at 2-2.34

Golden State shut down Atlanta with strong defensive play to secure the road win.124

Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 17 points during the matchup.34

Golden State's defensive effort restricted Atlanta's Angel Reese to eight points.24

The championship series now moves west to California for Game 5.24

Where sources agree

  • Valkyries tied the WNBA Finals at 2-24 of 4
  • Gabby Williams scored 17 points for Golden State2 of 4
  • Angel Reese was held to eight points2 of 4
  • Golden State relied on strong defense2 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1ESPNValkyries play without regrets, shut down Dream to even Finals ↗
  2. 2ESPNHow the Valkyries stole Game 4 on the road to even WNBA Finals at 2-2 ↗
  3. 3CBS SportsHow Valkyries star Gabby Williams found a 'different kind of fire' and inspired her team to Game 4 win ↗
  4. 4The GuardianValkyries hold off Dream comeback to win Game 4 and level WNBA finals at 2-2 ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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