Valkyries vs. Dream: Who Has the Finals Edge?
The WNBA Finals are here, and the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are ready for a championship showdown! Chantel, Annie and Sabreena preview the Finals series between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, breaking down the biggest storylines, including the Dream's move to State Farm Arena, Angel Reese's impact, and how these two teams have forged their own paths to success. Which team has the edge? The crew breaks down the key matchups that could decide the series, from the battle in the paint and on the boards to defensive strategies, controlling the pace, and the coaching chess match. Plus, they spotlight the players to watch and share their predictions for who will be crowned WNBA champions. Plus, the crew gets into the Halloween spirit by revealing their costumes ahead of Halloween! No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Dream move Finals to State Farm Arena 03:02 Dream's State Farm Arena home-court advantage 07:36 Dream move to State Farm Arena in 2027 12:23 Angel Reese's impact beyond the court 21:39 Who has the edge in the Finals? 32:52 Who has the paint advantage? 38:42 Controlling the pace in the Finals 42:04 What will decide the Finals series? 46:29 Will coaching decide the Finals? 48:40 Finals predictions Related links and articles: Follow and listen to the audio podcast: Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [ -TikTok: @no_offseason [ Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: Full Episodes Playlist: Shorts Playlist: Thumbnail: Scott Taetsch / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Michael Reaves / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images
