Sports · October 17, 2026
Dream vs. Valkyries live score, updates, highlights from WNBA Finals Game 1 of 2026 playoffs
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals in front of a sellout crowd in Oakland. Atlanta guard Allisha Gray returned from a hand injury that sidelined her during the semifinals, leading the Dream with 19 points despite the loss. Golden State's Gabby Williams scored a game-high 26 points, including 16 in the second quarter, to lead the Valkyries' comeback. Despite a dominant first-half double-double performance from Angel Reese, the Dream's offense struggled in the fourth quarter, scoring only eight points on 2-for-19 shooting.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
- The game was played on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Chase Center in Oakland.
- Gabby Williams led all scorers with 26 points.
- Allisha Gray led the Dream in scoring with 19 points after being cleared to play 30 minutes before tip-off.
- The Dream scored only eight points in the fourth quarter.
- Attendance for the game was 18,064 (a sellout).
Reported by only some outlets
- Allisha Gray's fingers on her left shooting hand were taped together during practice.
- Gabby Williams went scoreless in the first quarter before scoring 16 in the second.
- Angel Reese finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds, but was scoreless after halftime.
- The Valkyries shot 32.1% from the field.
- Kiah Stokes recorded four blocks for Golden State.
- Atlanta shot 0-for-7 from three-point range in the fourth quarter.
Confirmed
- Golden State Valkyries won Game 1 68-64.
- Allisha Gray played and led Atlanta with 19 points.
- Gabby Williams led Golden State with 26 points.
- Game 1 took place at Chase Center in Oakland.
Reported
- Allisha Gray was cleared to play exactly 30 minutes before tip-off. (CBS Sports)
- The Dream's shooting in the fourth quarter was 2-for-19. (The Guardian)
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