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Gabby Williams powers to Valkyries to victory in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

Gabby Williams scored two free throws with 4.1 seconds to go and finished with 26 points to lead the Golden State Valkyries to a 68-64 win over the Atlanta Dream.

By Janie McCauley · LA Times

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:41 PM

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Gabby Williams scored 26 points as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1.
Williams made two free throws with 1:18 remaining and two more with 4.1 seconds left to seal the victory.
No other Valkyries player scored in double figures as Golden State shot just 32.1% from the field.

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Gabby Williams scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Valkyries to a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday at Chase Center. Williams made crucial late free throws to seal the win, including two with 4.1 seconds remaining, as Golden State took an opening series lead despite shooting just 32.1% from the floor.

Allisha Gray scored 19 points in her return from a finger injury for Atlanta, while Angel Reese recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series will take place Monday night at Chase Center.

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