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Dream or Valkyries? WNBA Finals will crown a first-time champion

The WNBA Finals will deliver a historic first championship to either the Atlanta Dream or the Golden State Valkyries, both franchises chasing their maiden title in vastly different circumstances. Atlanta, returning to the Finals for the first time since 2013, secured its spot by sweeping the New York Liberty in the semifinals, with standout forward Angel Reese leading the charge into her first-ever Finals appearance.

Meanwhile, Golden State—just in its second season—has already defied expectations by reaching the championship round after a dominant regular season and a sweep of the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. The series kicks off Saturday, October 17, at Chase Center, with Golden State holding home-court advantage, as the teams clash in a best-of-seven showdown beginning at 3:30 p.m.

ET on NBC and Peacock. Atlanta’s road opener will test its ability to thrive away from home, while Golden State looks to cement its rapid rise with a title that would rewrite its franchise history.

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