Valkyries top Dream in WNBA Finals Game 1 amid injury concern for Williams

The Golden State Valkyries won Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream, securing a 68-64 victory at Chase Center on October 17, 2026. Gabby Williams led Golden State with 26 points but suffered a late knee injury after a collision with Jordin Canada. Despite this, Golden State's defense was pivotal, limiting Atlanta to just 32.1 percent shooting and coming back from a five-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The Valkyries will look to build on this win as they prepare for Game 2 on October 19.

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