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Allisha Gray returns with 19 points, but the Dream fade late in a 68-64 Game 1 loss

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 17). Allisha Gray returns with 19 points, but the Dream fade late in a 68-64 Game 1 loss. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/allisha-gray-returns-with-19-points-but-the-dream-fade-late-in-a-68-64-game-1-loss/article_2546fa01-59a0-575f-9669-57e2107adff5.html

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Allisha Gray returned to action for the Atlanta Dream with 19 points after missing two games due to an injured finger, but her team still lost 68-64 to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday. Despite scoring early and showing no signs of injury initially, Gray struggled in the fourth quarter, going scoreless with a missed potential game-winning three-pointer late in the game. Her overall shooting for the night was poor, finishing at 5 for 19 from the field and missing seven out of eight attempts from beyond the arc.

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WNBA Finals Updates

Game 1: Golden State Valkyries won 65-79 against Atlanta Dream. Angel Reese struggled in the second half with zero points and multiple turnovers.

Game 2: Atlanta Dream evened the series, defeating Valkyries 79-65. Angel Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds.

Australian rookie Izzy Borlase contributed significantly to the Dream’s victory despite scoring only two points, making key defensive plays.

Kiah Stokes praised Reese's aggressive play in Game 2 but noted her team struggled with shooting accuracy (Golden State shot terribly).

Next game is set for Wednesday in Atlanta at State Farm Arena.

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Allisha Gray provided a lift for the Atlanta Dream with 19 points in her return to the lineup after missing two games with an injured finger on her shooting hand. asserted

Gray → provide → hand

It wasn’t enough, as Gray and the Dream struggled in the fourth quarter and fell to the Golden State Valkyries 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday. asserted

Gray → struggle → Saturday

Gray scored the first basket of the game on a driving layup and showed no ill-effects of the finger being hurt. asserted

Gray → score → finger

“I felt good playing out there. asserted

I → feel → ?

My finger felt good, was able to get through the physicality,” Gray said. asserted

Gray → feel → physicality

She missed all seven of her shots in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer with 9 seconds left that would have given the Dream the lead. asserted

that → miss → lead

Gray finished 5 for 19 from the field, including missing seven of her eight 3-point attempts. asserted

Gray → finish → attempts

Gray was the team’s top scorer in the regular season, averaging 19 points. asserted

Gray → average → points

She injured her left hand in the best-of-five semifinals series opener against New York. asserted

She → injure → York

She briefly returned in that game after going to the locker room, but went down a second time after diving for a loose ball and did not return. asserted

She → return → ball

She didn’t play in the final two games of Atlanta’s sweep of the Liberty. asserted

She → play → Liberty

Allisha Gray returns with 19 points, but the Dream fade late in a 68-64 Game 1 loss

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