The Golden State Valkyries are up 1-0 over the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Finals, fueled to the 68-64 win by the same factors that have propelled them to the Finals stage. A combination of defense, depth, clutch play…
The Golden State Valkyries took a 1-0 lead in the 2026 WNBA Finals with a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center. Despite leading for only 15 percent of Game 1, Golden State closed the contest on a decisive 7-0 run to secure the home win. Gabby Williams led all scorers with a game-high 26 points.
Head coach Natalie Nakase's defense held Atlanta to 33 percent shooting from the field and 16 percent from 3-point range, while committing only eight turnovers. Bench contributions proved vital for the Valkyries, as Kaila Charles grabbed 10 rebounds in 30 minutes and Laeticia Amihere added five points and five boards in 14 minutes.
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