Golden State hosts Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Monday (8 p.m. ET) and aims to build on its home‑court advantage. The Valkyries, the league’s No. 2 seed, edged out the No. 4 Dream 68‑64 Saturday to take a 1‑0 series lead.
Both clubs are chasing their first championship. Atlanta has appeared in three previous Finals but was swept each time, while Golden State, an expansion team added in 2025, reaches the Finals in just its second season.
Golden State posted the best home record during the regular season, finishing 17‑5 at Chase Center. The Valkyries have won seven straight home games, including five playoff victories. Saturday’s win halted a 10‑game winning streak for the Dream.
The series moves to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4. Per the playoff format, the higher‑seeded Valkyries host Games 2 and, if needed, Games 5 and 7 in a 2‑2‑1‑1‑1 layout.
ESPN provides courtside coverage from Chase Center with live analysis throughout the game.
