History has already been made on the WNBA front, after Atlanta Dream forced a maiden decider Game 7 in the Series with an 80-69 win over Golden State Valkyries.With the series tied 3-3, Kenyan ace Madina Okot and her Dream crew are one win away from lifting their first ever Championship title, a feat their opponent will also be chasing, at home, in their debut season.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe WNBA adopted a best-of-seven finals last year, only for the series to end in a four-game sweep. This time, the extended format has delivered the ultimate decider. After six games left nothing to separate the Dream and Valkyries, the first Game 7 in league history on Halloween night will settle everything.The Valkyries, who led 3-2 heading into Game 6 in Atlanta, got off to a slow start, trailing 32-15 at the end of the first quarter. That proved pivotal as the hosts maintained a healthy buffer throughout the game, leading 46-26 at half-time.Under-pressure Nairobi United coach given 3 last chances to save jobDespite not being at her best, Valkyries' star Gabby Williams was the game's top scorer with 26 points, while Angel Reese led the rebounding charts with 14.Kiah Stokes kept Reese, who is in her first season with the Dream after being traded from the Chicago Sky, quiet in Game Five, but was unable to replicate that performance.It was a superb performance from Karl Smesko's side, who had no room for error as they kept what has been a thrilling series alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_10076733##"Every time we threw the first punch we won the game. We set the tone early," Dream's Reese said after the game. "We needed an opportunity and that's all we needed. We maximised it today. Just really proud of this group. The job is not done. I'm looking forward to it. One more game to go."Obiri, Chepkirui renew rivalry in New York City, who wins?
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