PHOTOS: Dream drop Game 4 in failed comeback bid against Valkyries

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PHOTOS: Dream drop Game 4 in failed comeback bid against Valkyries

Turnovers and missed free throws proved costly as the WNBA Finals are now tied 2-2.

Two people watch teams warm up before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

A woman watches teams warm up before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese warms up before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese sitting among the free shirts before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray warms up before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (left) is fouled by Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes during the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (left) steals the ball from Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard during the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (right) is defended by Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard during the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Isobel Borlase shoots against the Golden State Valkyries during the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Pastor Troy performs at a timeout during the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes drives against Atlanta Dream guard Isobel Borlase during the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko reacts during the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese falls to the court after missing a shot against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (left) is defended by Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini drives against Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard during the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (center) is defended by Golden State Valkyries guard Kaila Charles (left) and guard Veronica Burton during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (left) reacts against Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (right) during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray is defended by Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (right) and guard Tiffany Hayes during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard drives against Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray drives against Golden State Valkyries guard Kaila Charles during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Isobel Borlase (center) is defended by Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (left) and forward Gabby Williams (right) during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase (center) reacts during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (center) reacts during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (left) reacts with Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray late in the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese is defended by Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (left) and guard Veronica Burton during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

The WNBA Finals championship trophy on display before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (left) is defended by Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (right) during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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Credit: Erik S. Lesser for the AJC

Two people watch teams warm up before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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