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Gabby Williams leads Valkyries past Dream in WNBA Finals Game 1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 1:23 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Gabby Williams leads Valkyries past Dream in WNBA Finals Game 1

Summary

Gabby Williams scored 26 points to help the Golden State Valkyries secure a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday at Chase Center. Williams played a crucial role in the fourth quarter, scoring eight of the final nine points for Golden State. After a slow start, she turned the game's momentum around with a strong second quarter, scoring 16 points. Williams demonstrated her unique approach by focusing on scoring calculations during critical moments. The Valkyries now aim to build on this victory in the series.

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By the Numbers

•Williams scored 26 points and was plus-16 in 33 minutes.
•Valkyries lead the series 1-0 in the best-of-five WNBA Finals.
•Golden State struggled early, trailing 22-14 after the first quarter.
•Williams averaged 23.1 points in the playoffs so far.
•The Valkyries aim to continue their postseason success in Game 2.

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1:23 AMYahoo Sports — How Valkyries' Gabby Williams uses math to shoulder a heavy offensive burden

What they're saying

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Golden State Valkyries guard Gabby Williams came through in the clutch, again, to lead her team to victory in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against Atlanta.
— Yahoo Sports

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