The Aporia · Allisha Gray plays through a hand injury as the Dream lead the WNBA Finals 2-1

Allisha Gray, an Atlanta Dream guard, is playing through a significant hand injury during the WNBA Finals despite shooting just under 29% from the field. Leading the series against their opponents 2-1, Gray averages 15 points per game but acknowledges her performance isn’t at full strength due to the injury sustained in the semifinals. Wearing a black velcro brace, she emphasizes her commitment by focusing on other aspects of the game such as rebounds and assists while contributing what she can despite limitations.

Written by AI on 2026-10-24, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of October 25, 2026, the Golden State Valkyries have tied the WNBA Finals series against the Atlanta Dream at 2-2 after winning Game 4 by a score of 67-62. Angel Reese struggled in this game with only eight points and nine rebounds, failing to achieve a double-double for the first time in the series. Despite Allisha Gray playing through an injured left hand, the Valkyries' coach Natalie Nakase's decision to start veteran guard Tiffany Hayes proved effective. This victory allowed Golden State to regain home-court advantage for Game 5 on Monday night at their arena known as "Ballhalla."

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Golden State Valkyries trail Atlanta Dream 2-1 heading into pivotal WNBA Finals Game 4 Different event

Toronto Star

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“Both articles discuss Game 3 or the state after Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, but they focus on different aspects (player injury vs. team confidence).”

Angel Reese struggles badly after bold comments as Valkyries beat Dream to even WNBA Finals Same event

Fox News

Hedges 3 of 38 claims Outlet record 69/100

Lineup switch by coach Natalie Nakase works out as Valkyries even WNBA Finals series with Dream at 2 Different event

Toronto Star

Hedges 0 of 33 claims Outlet record 64/100

“The articles describe different parts of the WNBA Finals series, with Article A covering Allisha Gray's performance in an unspecified game during Atlanta Dream's lead, while Article B focuses on Game 4 where Golden State Valkyries evened the series.”

Dream vs. Valkyries prediction, odds: Angel Reese bounces back in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals Different event

New York Post

Hedges 0 of 23 claims Outlet record 66/100

“The articles describe different stages of the WNBA Finals series; Article A refers to the Dream leading 2-1, while Article B discusses Game 5 with the series tied at 2-2.”

Valkyries one win away from WNBA title with Game 6 matinee in Atlanta next Different event

New York Post

Hedges 2 of 35 claims Outlet record 66/100

“The articles describe different games of the WNBA Finals series; Article A covers Allisha Gray's performance in the early stages of the finals, while Article B details Game 5 where Golden State won and moved closer to the championship.”

Valkyries shut down Borlase's Dream to square WNBA Finals Different event

ABC News (AU)

Hedges 0 of 4 claims Outlet record 68/100

“The articles describe different games: Article A mentions Allisha Gray playing through a hand injury in an unspecified game of the Finals, while Article B details Game 4 of the WNBA Finals where the Valkyries won to tie the series.”

Dream scrambling with date, arena up in the air for WNBA Finals Game 6 Different event

New York Post

Hedges 1 of 23 claims Outlet record 66/100

“Article A discusses Allisha Gray's performance in the WNBA Finals with an injury, while Article B focuses on logistical issues for a potential Game 6 of the series.”

Angel Reese fuels Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals surge and is now 2 wins from her first title Different event

Toronto Star

Hedges 0 of 31 claims Outlet record 64/100

“The articles focus on different players (Allisha Gray vs Angel Reese) and their performances in the WNBA Finals, but do not describe the same specific game or incident.”

Valkyries one win from WNBA crown after shutting down Dream in Game 5 Different event

New York Post

Hedges 1 of 14 claims Outlet record 66/100

“The articles describe different games in the WNBA Finals series, with Article A referring to an earlier part of the series and Article B describing Game 5 where Golden State leads 3-2.”

Aussie Borlase on winning side as Atlanta Dream leads WNBA Finals Different event

ABC News (AU)

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“Article A reports on Game 3 where Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries, while Article B discusses Allisha Gray's injury status for an unspecified game during the Finals series.”

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🔮 Trailing 2-1 in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals against Atlanta, they know a win on Saturday will give them back home-court advantage with a trip to “Ballhalla” awaiting.

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🔮 Gray briefly left Game 3 after Gabby Williams made contact with her injured hand.

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She’s averaging 15 points so far in the finals, but is shooting just under 29% from the field, including 22% from behind the 3-point line. “The biggest thing for me is giving myself a lot of grace.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-24

🔮 Gray briefly left Game 3 after Gabby Williams made contact with her injured hand.

2026-10-24 · Toronto Star

Allisha Gray plays through a hand injury as the Dream lead the WNBA Finals 2-1 · assertive framing

ATLANTA (AP) — Allisha Gray’s left hand isn’t 100% yet, but the Atlanta Dream guard is doing all she can to help the franchise win its first championship. asserted

franchise → do → championship

Gray injured the hand in Game 1 of the Dream’s semifinal series against the New York Liberty. asserted

Gray → injure → Liberty

After missing the final two games of that round, she returned for the WNBA Finals, which the Dream lead 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. asserted

Dream → miss → series

thing → average → grace

I am literally playing with eight fingers,” said Gray, who wore a black velcro brace on her shooting hand while talking to reporters Friday. asserted

who → play → reporters

“It’s knowing I am not 100% ‘Lish,’ the one that can hit shots and things like that. asserted

that → know → that

But if I give myself grace, I know the other ways I can impact the game.” asserted

I → give → game

Gray is averaging 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists to go along with her points. asserted

Gray → average → points

“I know that a 10% Lish is better than a 0% Lish.” asserted

Lish → know → Lish

Gray briefly left Game 3 after Gabby Williams made contact with her injured hand. asserted

Williams → leave → hand

She did return a few minutes later and continued to play. asserted

She → return → ?

The 31-year-old Gray knows she will have all offseason to let the hand heal and it will be that much sweeter with a first WNBA title in hand. ___ asserted

it → know → hand

Allisha Gray plays through a hand injury as the Dream lead the WNBA Finals 2-1

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