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Sports · October 17, 2026

Williams' 26, late free throws lift Valkyries past Dream in G1

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The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, taking a 1-0 series lead. Gabby Williams led all scorers with 26 points, including six critical free throws in the final minutes. Despite shooting just 32.1% from the field, Golden State secured the win through a late 7-0 run and a defensive performance that held Atlanta to eight points in the fourth quarter. The Dream, led by Allisha Gray's 19 points and Angel Reese's 14 points and 12 rebounds, failed to make a field goal in the final four minutes of the game. The matchup was notably physical, with several players, including Veronica Burton and Tiffany Hayes, sustaining minor injuries or hard hits.

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  • Golden State Valkyries won Game 1 with a final score of 68-64.
  • Gabby Williams scored 26 points and hit two free throws with 4.1 seconds left to seal the game.
  • Atlanta Dream led by seven points in the fourth quarter before being held to eight points in the final frame.
  • Angel Reese finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds, but did not score in the second half.
  • Golden State shot 32.1% from the field.
  • The game was held at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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  • Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the court before the national anthem.
  • Allisha Gray returned from a ring finger injury on her shooting hand.
  • The Dream had a 10-game winning streak snapped.
  • Golden State used a 10-player rotation.
  • Gabby Williams sustained an apparent knee injury late in the game after a box-out by Jordin Canada.
  • Fans chanted 'Refs you suck' due to a disparity in free throw attempts through three quarters.

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