EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSAN FRANCISCO -- The WNBA Finals are back at Ballhalla for Game 5!With the series knotted at 2-2, the Golden State Valkyries host the Atlanta Dream on Monday (underway at Chase Center). The Valkyries, who had the best regular-season home record, beat the Dream 67-62 on Saturday in Atlanta, relying on their defense and getting a boost from coach Natalie Nakase's lineup changes, inserting Kaila Charles and Tiffany Hayes into the starting five.Angel Reese is averaging 18.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in the postseason to lead the Dream.Both franchises are looking for their first WNBA championship. The Dream have played in three previous Finals but never won a game in the championship series until this season. The Valkyries were an expansion team in 2025 and are playing in their first Finals.In other Finals news Monday, the league announced that Thursday's Game 6 in Atlanta will be played at 12:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena.ESPN will be courtside for Game 5 and providing live analysis, updates and highlights as one team moves one win away from a WNBA title.
