{
  "id": 17120744,
  "title": "Angel Reese Explains How Dream Fans Helped Motivate Team to Win Game 6",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/angel-reese-explains-how-dream-fans-helped-motivate-team-to-win-game-6",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T20:50:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/angel-reese-explains-how-dream-fans-helped-motivate-team-to-win-game-6-12638244"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, the Atlanta Dream fans filled State Farm Arena for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, showing a strong support that motivated the team to win. This victory evened the series at 3-3. Game 6 concluded with an 80-69 win for the Dream over the Golden State Valkyries, necessitating a Game 7 on Saturday, Oct. 31. This marked the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history.\n\nAngel Reese had an exceptional performance in Game 6, breaking the previous record by securing 78 rebounds in a WNBA Finals series. She also earned four double-doubles during the Finals, ranking second-most in league history. Reese credited the 17,000+ fans present at State Farm Arena for their pivotal role in the Dream's triumph. She remarked, \"Every time we've thrown the first punch, we've won the game. Just being able to set the tone early.\" Reese emphasized the fans' significance, stating, \"We ain't have everybody come out at 12:30 for no reason. We appreciate the fans' support on a weekday. They came out and supported us every single day, every single game. We wanted to make sure we ended this right here.\" The sell-out crowd on Thursday was not unexpected, as Atlanta fans have consistently shown their support for the Dream throughout the season. The unprecedented attendance contributed to the organization's decision to sign a multi-year agreement with State Farm Arena for hosting the team's regular season games. Moving forward, all 25 regular season Dream games will be played at the arena next season, replacing the Gateway Center Arena, which accommodates about 3,500 fans.",
  "summary": "Angel Reese helped lead the Dream to a Game 6 win on Thursday afternoon in a packed State Farm Arena.",
  "key_points": [
    "Atlanta Dream fans fill State Farm Arena for Game 6, showing strong support",
    "Angel Reese breaks WNBA Finals record with 78 rebounds in Game 6",
    "Fans' presence credited as pivotal in Dream's 80-69 victory over Valkyries"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}