The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on October 27, 2026, taking a 3-2 series lead after trailing 2-1. Kia Stokes led Golden State with 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, and has blocked three shots in six straight games, the first such postseason run since Lisa Leslie. Veronica Burton's four blocks tied Diana Taurasi for the most by a guard in a Finals game. Atlanta has shot 130 free throws in the Finals to Golden State's 78, a gap now central to the discussion. Reese shoots about 60% against defenders other than Stokes and about 25% against her. Game 6 is in Atlanta on Thursday.