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Valkyries defeat Dream in Game 7 thriller to win WNBA title in only their second season

Gabby Williams scores 30 points to lead the Golden State Valkyries to their first WNBA title with 68-63 Game 7 win over Atlanta Dream.

By Janie McCauley · LA Times

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 to win the WNBA Finals in Game 7.
Gabby Williams earned Finals MVP honors after scoring a game-high 30 points.
The Valkyries secured their first championship in only their second season as an expansion franchise.

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The Golden State Valkyries captured their first WNBA championship in franchise history by defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center. Finals MVP Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 30 points, scoring Golden State's final 11 points in the third quarter and delivering a decisive fourth-quarter three-pointer to break a 57-57 tie.

Coached by Natalie Nakase, the Valkyries overcame a 30-24 halftime deficit to secure the title in just their second season since joining the league. Jordin Canada paced Atlanta with 18 points, while Kiah Stokes secured 13 rebounds and two blocks for Golden State in the historic championship win.

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Valkyries defeat Dream in Game 7 thriller to win WNBA title in only their second season

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