Atlanta Dream Win to Force First WNBA Finals Game 7

The Atlanta Dream basketball team was one loss away from elimination. They had lost two games in a row against the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA finals. But on Thursday afternoon, Atlanta played with high energy and won 80–69. This victory tied the championship series at three games each.

in a row= 連續地、接連地

Atlanta started the game very fast. The team scored 32 points in the first quarter and made six three-point shots. Before halftime, Atlanta built a huge 25-point lead. Allisha Gray led Atlanta with 23 points, and Rhyne Howard added 21 points. Golden State tried to come back in the fourth quarter, but Atlanta held on to win.

held on= 頂住壓力守住領先並獲勝

Before the game, Atlanta's players held a meeting to restore their confidence. Player Angel Reese said the team needed the best effort from everyone. Howard said the team knew it was a "do or die" game, meaning they had to win or their season was over.

do or die= 孤注一擲、不成功便成仁的

Now, the two teams will play Game 7 on Saturday night. It will be the first Game 7 in WNBA finals history. The winner of that final game will become the champion.

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文法整理

句型	意思
in a row	連續地、接連地
held on	頂住壓力守住領先並獲勝
do or die	孤注一擲、不成功便成仁的

詞彙整理

單字	意思
elimination	移除、排除或取消某事物的行為或過程。
victory	在競爭、對抗或比賽中獲得成功，或最後勝出；勝利。
confidence	對自己的能力、判斷或表現有把握的心理狀態；自信。
champion	在比賽中獲得第一名的；冠軍的

延伸學習

•在七戰四勝制的季後賽中，「第七戰（Game 7）」是決定生死的最終戰，輸者即遭淘汰，因此在體育界具有極高的張力與關注度。
•成語「do or die」常出現在體育新聞中，用來形容背水一戰、不勝即出局的緊迫形勢。