Gabby Williams scores 26 as Valkyries top Dream in Game 1
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Last updated Oct 17, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries edged the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on October 17 at Chase Center in San Francisco. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 26 points and sealed the win with free throws in the final minutes. Allisha Gray scored 19 points for the Dream, who struggled to maintain their defense against the Valkyries' late-game efforts. Game 2 is scheduled for Monday night at 8 p.m., followed by Game 3 in Atlanta on Wednesday.
- •Valkyries hold off the Dream, winning Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
- •Gabby Williams scores 26 points, leading all players.
- •Atlanta's Allisha Gray contributes 19 points despite recent injury.
- •Golden State secured the victory with key free throws late in the game.
- •Game 2 will take place on Monday night.
- 11:23 PMESPN — Williams' 26, late free throws lift Valkyries past Dream in G1
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA Finals: Atlanta Dream drop Game 1 to Golden State Valkyries
"- Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go and finished with 26 points facing constant pressure from Atlanta's stingy defense, and the Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game...
"The Atlanta Dream came up short with a loss against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
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External links- ESPNOct 17, 2026, 11:23 PMWilliams' 26, late free throws lift Valkyries past Dream in G1
- Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go and finished with 26 points facing constant pressure from Atlanta's stingy defense, and the Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game...
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 10:09 PMWNBA Finals: Atlanta Dream drop Game 1 to Golden State Valkyries
The Atlanta Dream came up short with a loss against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
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