Dream host Valkyries in opener of best-of-seven series Dream say concerns went unheeded for 12.30pm start Reach out to Ella on Bluesky or by email Valkyries 5-8 Dream, 6.41, first quarter Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton scored the game’s first points with a floater jumper, but Allisha Gray and Naz Hillmon punched back quickly with a pair of threes for Atlanta.

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The Dream needed to start this game on a fast note, and they have. The home crowd is loving it in Atlanta. Jordin Canada (#3) Allisha Gray (#15) Rhyne Howard (#10) Naz Hillmon (#00) Angel Reese (#5) Veronica Burton (#22) Tiffany Hayes (#15) Gabby Williams (#1) Kaila Charles (#6) Kiah Stokes (#41) Continue reading...

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