The Atlanta Dream made it all the way to Game 7 of the WNBA Finals but were not able to finish the job, losing to the Golden State Valkyries 68-63. The Dream had a nine-point lead in the second half, but Gabby Williams went on a scoring run by herself and got the Valkyries back into the game. The Dream didn't have an answer, and though they kept things close, they didn't make enough plays in the end to seal the victory and their first championship in franchise history.
Though there was disappointment, the team still held their head high, and they truly believe this won't be the last time they're on this stage. After their first-round loss to the Indiana Fever last season, Jordin Canada said that the team would be back.
Well, after this loss, she said the same exact thing when asked if she regretted re-signing with the team during the offseason.
“I don't regret it at all, and I said it last year that we were going to be back, and I meant it. We got to this point, and again I'm going to say it again, we will be back. This is not the end of us. So yeah, I'm super excited and grateful to be part of this organization. They have saved my career, honestly. So I'm very thankful for Atlanta,” Canada said.
Canada wasn't alone in her statements, and Angel Reese believes that the Dream will be back as well.
Article Continues Below“It's tough,” Reese said. “Especially with the good group, great group, that I've honestly had the honor to battle with all year. They changed my life, and I'm just so grateful for them, and I'm so thankful for them. It is tough in the moment, but we'll be back.”
The Dream definitely have the talent to make another run, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see them in the finals sooner rather than later.