Gabby Williams scores 26 points, sends Valkyries to 68-64 Game 1 win in defensive WNBA Finals opener
- On Saturday, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center, with Gabby Williams scoring 26 points to secure the franchise's first championship series victory.
- Atlanta led for most of the game, fueled by All-Star guard Allisha Gray, who returned from a finger injury to score 19 points and helped the Dream build a 22-14 first-quarter lead.
- Williams scored 16 of her 26 points in the second quarter and played through a late knee injury from a collision with Jordin Canada, converting six free throws in the final 2:15 as Kiah Stokes grabbed crucial rebounds.
- Taking a 1-0 series lead, the Valkyries benefited from the hostile environment at 'Ballhalla,' which coach Natalie Nakase had requested from the home fans to secure the victory.
- Game 2 will take place Monday at 8 p.m. at Chase Center, where the Valkyries must win three more games to secure their first franchise championship title.
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Gabby Williams scores 26 points as Valkyries defeat Dream in WNBA Finals opener
Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go on the way to scoring 26 points while facing constant pressure from Atlanta's stingy defence, and the Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday.
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WNBA Finals: Gabby Williams scores 26, sending Golden State Valkyries to 68-64 win in Game 1
Gabby Williams scored 26 points while facing constant pressure, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday.
Valkyries fans meet coach Natalie Nakase's expectations in Game 1 of the WNBA finals
SAN FRANCISCO — Heading into Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, Natalie Nakase had a request for the fans: Get hostile.The ultra-competitive Valkyries coach wanted boos when the starting lineups were announced, when the opposing team called a challenge — any time there was an opportunity to unleash their wrath.Which was funny, in part, because that isn’t really in the fans’ nature.With their lavender wigs, sparkly accessories and witty, culturally aware…
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