Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of WNBA Finals
The Valkyries won Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals 68-64, with Gabby Williams scoring 26 points to give Golden State a 1-0 series lead.
Key points
- Golden State Valkyries defeated Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1.
- Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 26 points, including clutch free throws.
- The win gives Golden State a 1-0 lead in the best‑of‑seven Finals series.
- Angel Reese scored 11 points for Atlanta before halftime.
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.
Your questions, answered
Who won Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals?
The Golden State Valkyries won, beating the Atlanta Dream 68-64.
How many points did Gabby Williams score in Game 1?
She scored 26 points.
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