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Gabby Williams leads Valkyries past Liberty in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 2:26 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Gabby Williams leads Valkyries past Liberty in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

Summary

Gabby Williams scored 26 points in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, helping the Golden State Valkyries to a 1-0 lead over the New York Liberty. Kelsey Plum praised Williams for finally taking on a leadership role, noting her past underutilization with the Seattle Storm. Williams is averaging 23.1 points per game this postseason and has become a key player for the Valkyries. The two teams will meet again for Game 2 on Monday at the Chase Center.

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By the Numbers

•Williams scores 26 points, leading Valkyries to Game 1 victory.
•Valkyries take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
•Williams averages 23.1 points per game in the playoffs.
•Game 2 scheduled for Monday at the Chase Center.

Latest Updates

2:26 AMYahoo Sports — “Never Got The Opportunity”: Kelsey Plum Takes Aim at $450M Franchise Over Gabby Williams Treatment After Valkyries Star’s Game 1 Heroics

What they're saying

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Gabby Williams’s rise in the WNBA has been slow, methodical, and largely away from the media attention. Her 26-point charge in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals has now thrown her into the limelight, as the Valkyries take a 1-0 lead in the seven-game series.
— Yahoo Sports

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