Atlanta Forces First-Ever WNBA Finals Game 7

Atlanta beat Golden State 80-69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit to force the league’s first-ever Finals Game 7. The Dream built a 32-15 first-quarter lead, and Golden State guard Veronica Burton called her team’s defensive start unacceptable. The deciding game will be played Saturday, Oct. 31, at San Francisco’s Chase Center, where both franchises will seek their first championship. Ticket prices have reportedly ranged from $396 to $3,628. Angel Reese’s confrontational celebrations and exchanges with opponents and an official prompted debate over sportsmanship and consistent officiating, while Warriors coach Steve Kerr predicted a “street fight.”