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Smesko: Dream had 'tough finish' in Game 1 loss

October 17, 2026 06:34 PM

Head coach Karl Smesko and Dream players Allisha Gray and Angel Reese unpack the Dream's loss to the Valkyries in Game 1 of the Finals.

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