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Smesko reacts to Dream's Game 7 loss to Valkyries

November 1, 2026 12:14 AM

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko unpacks the Dream's Game 7 loss to the Golden State Valkyries as both teams fought for their first-ever title win.

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