Gabby Williams Leads Valkyries to Game 1 Win Over Dream

Gabby Williams scored 26 points, including four crucial free throws in the final 78 seconds, to lead the Golden State Valkyries to a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Source: Al Jazeera The win gives the Valkyries a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Defensive Battle

Both teams struggled offensively, with the Valkyries shooting just 32.1% from the field and making only 7 of 33 three-point attempts. Source: The Guardian No other Golden State player reached double figures. The Dream managed just eight points in the fourth quarter, shooting 2-for-19 from the floor and missing all seven three-point attempts. Source: The Guardian

Key Performances

• Gabby Williams scored 16 of her 26 points in the second quarter after a scoreless first quarter. Source: Al Jazeera
• Allisha Gray returned from a hand injury to lead Atlanta with 19 points but was scoreless in the fourth quarter. Source: Al Jazeera
• Angel Reese recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds, but all of her points came in the first half. Source: The Guardian

What's Next

Game 2 is scheduled for Monday night at Chase Center. Source: Al Jazeera Both teams are seeking their first WNBA championship. The Valkyries, in their second season, became the first expansion franchise to reach the playoffs in their inaugural year last season. Source: Al Jazeera