A fast start and hot 3-point shooting helped Atlanta beat Golden State and force the WNBA Finals' first Game 7.
How the Dream's devastating first quarter forced the WNBA Finals to Game 7
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- Dream win to set up WNBA Finals decider
- Gray, Dream hold off Valkyries, force first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history
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