Golden State Valkyries Beat Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of 2026 WNBA Finals

Game 1 Result

On Saturday, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 to open the 2026 WNBA Finals.

Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 26 points, including four free throws in the final 1:18 of the game, giving Golden State a 1–0 lead in the best‑of‑seven series.

The contest was described as a low‑scoring defensive battle.

Angel Reese contributed 11 points in the first quarter for the Dream before the second half.

The No. 2 Golden State Valkyries and the No. 4 Atlanta Dream will face off in the 2026 WNBA Finals series.

The victory puts the Valkyries one step closer to completing a remarkable championship run.