The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream square off in a pivotal midseason clash between two playoff-contending teams. This marks the first-ever meeting between the WNBA’s newest franchise and one of the Eastern Conference’s most dynamic squads. With both teams looking to rebound from recent losses, expect a high-intensity battle in the Peach State.
Game Details
| Matchup | Golden State Valkyries vs Atlanta Dream |
| Date | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| Tip-Off | 7:30 PM ET |
| Venue | Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA |
| Broadcast | ESPN+, WNBA League Pass |
| Season Series | First meeting of 2025 |
Team Records & Form
| Team | Record | Last 5 Games | Conference Rank |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–8 | 3–2 | 5th in Western Conference |
| Atlanta Dream | 11–7 | 2–3 | 2nd in Eastern Conference |
The Valkyries are 2–5 on the road but have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games.
The Dream are 7–3 at home and lead the WNBA in defensive rebounding (27.9 per game).
Key Players to Watch
Golden State Valkyries
Kayla Thornton – 14.9 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 1.6 SPG
The team’s emotional leader and top scorer, Thornton brings toughness and versatility on both ends.
Tiffany Hayes – 11.0 PPG (last 10 games), 23 points vs. Minnesota
A veteran spark plug who can heat up quickly, Hayes is coming off her best game of the season.
Temi Fagbenle – 15.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 75% FG
Dominant in the paint, Fagbenle is a matchup problem with her efficiency and footwork.
Julie Vanloo – 14.0 PPG, 4 made 3-pointers last game
A streaky shooter who can stretch the floor and change momentum with her range.
Atlanta Dream
Allisha Gray – 19.1 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 4.1 APG
One of the league’s most complete guards, Gray is averaging 25.0 PPG over her last two games.
Rhyne Howard – 17.3 PPG, 3.1 APG
A dynamic scorer who can take over games, Howard is the Dream’s go-to perimeter threat.
Brionna Jones – 14.8 PPG, 7.4 RPG
A force in the post, Jones anchors Atlanta’s interior game and leads the team in rebounding.
Jordin Canada – 25 points, 5 assists, 4 steals vs. Seattle
A recent breakout performance shows Canada’s ability to impact the game on both ends.
Matchup Breakdown
Defense vs Offense
Golden State ranks 2nd in the WNBA in scoring defense (77.5 PPG allowed) and 1st in opponent FG% (39.7%).
Atlanta ranks 3rd in scoring offense (84.1 PPG) and 3rd in defense (78.6 PPG allowed).
Rebounding Battle
Atlanta leads the league in defensive rebounds per game (27.9), while Golden State averages 39.0 total rebounds per game.
X-Factor
Perimeter Shooting: Golden State shoots just 29.0% from three (12th in WNBA), while Atlanta is inconsistent from deep but has more volume and spacing.
GAME ODDS
Golden State Valkyries 157
Atlanta Dream – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, July 6, 2025
