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Sports · November 1, 2026

Emotional Angel Reese delivers 3 words of motivation after Finals loss

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In Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 to secure their first championship. Following the loss, Atlanta forward Angel Reese expressed emotional gratitude for her team and vowed that they would return to the finals. Reese finished the deciding game with eight points and 12 rebounds, though she was held without a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter. The series concluded with a notable interaction as Golden State's Yaxel Lendeborg was seen using the 'too small' gesture toward the Dream bench, a move Reese had previously used against the Valkyries in Game 3.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals
  • The final score was 68-63
  • Angel Reese recorded eight points and 12 rebounds in the game
  • The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA championship
  • Angel Reese stated, 'We'll be back' following the loss

Reported by only some outlets

  • Golden State outscored Atlanta 21-14 in the third quarter
  • Angel Reese was named Defensive Player of the Year for the 2026 season
  • Gabby Williams was named Finals MVP after scoring 30 points
  • Angel Reese had four turnovers in Game 7
  • The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries players left the floor during the national anthem for all seven games of the series
  • Yaxel Lendeborg used a 'too small' gesture toward the Dream bench after the final whistle

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