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Box & Slate — Valkyries even the Finals at 2-2 with Game 5 win over Dream

The women's basketball newsletter sent Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.

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WNBA Finals Recap · October 27, 2026

WNBA Finals – Game 5

TeamScore
Atlanta Dream55
Golden State Valkyries64

Golden State won Game 5 at home, 64-55, to level the WNBA Finals at 2-2. The series goes back to Atlanta for Game 6, with the Valkyries having erased what was once a 2-1 Dream advantage. The Dream will need a win on home court to reclaim control; Golden State now has full momentum after back-to-back victories.

No Games Today

There are no games scheduled for October 27. Game 6 of the WNBA Finals is the next matchup on deck. Check back for tip time and broadcast details as they are confirmed.


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