Gabby Williams Leads Golden State Valkyries to WNBA Finals Game 1 Win

What changed

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Gabby Williams made two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, then added two more with 4.1 seconds remaining. She finished with 26 points, and the Valkyries lead the series 1-0.

Why it matters

This was decided at the foul line and in the final seconds. Atlanta stayed within four points, but Williams delivered the decisive scoring when the game tightened.

Golden State now has the first advantage in the Finals. That gives the Valkyries room to absorb a setback later, while Atlanta must respond after losing a close opener. The next game will show whether Game 1 was a one-off scramble or the start of a series shaped by late-game execution.