The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, tying the best-of-seven series at two games each.
Why it matters: Golden State had lost Games 2 and 3 and was one loss from facing elimination. The win sends the series back to the Bay Area for Game 5 on Monday.
How it happened
The Valkyries led 16-11 after the first quarter and 42-26 at halftime, the largest halftime lead of the series, according to USA TODAY. Atlanta had 14 turnovers in the first half. It was the Dream's lowest-scoring half of the season.
Atlanta won the third quarter 19-12 and the fourth 17-13, but never caught up. The game had one lead change, according to the WNBA box score.
Key numbers
- Gabby Williams led Golden State with 17 points.
- Veronica Burton and Tiffany Hayes each scored 13. Cecilia Zandalasini added 10 off the bench.
- Kiah Stokes had 16 rebounds and 3 blocks.
- Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 19 points. Angel Reese had 8 points on 2-of-12 shooting with 9 rebounds and 6 turnovers.
- Atlanta committed 17 turnovers. Golden State had 9.
Coach Natalie Nakase changed her starting lineup, putting Hayes and Kaila Charles in for Zandalasini and Kayla Thornton, USA TODAY reported. Nakase also drew a technical foul in the third quarter.
What's next
Game 5 is Monday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. PT with Golden State at home. It airs on USA, Peacock and CNBC, according to USA TODAY's schedule. Games 6 and 7, if needed, are Oct. 29 in Atlanta and Oct. 31 back with Golden State.
Related: Game 4 preview: how to watch
Sources: WNBA.com game summary and box score; USA TODAY live coverage.