Gabby Williams shines as Golden State Valkyries outscore the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of semis - BusinessWorld Online
Gabby Williams scored 25 points and Golden State outrebounded Las Vegas 52-25 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series.
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 71-60 in San Francisco, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series.
- Golden State dominated the glass with a 52-25 rebounding advantage—a historic playoff margin—while holding Las Vegas to 33.7% shooting from the field.
- Gabby Williams scored 25 points with 11 rebounds and five assists, while Kiah Stokes recorded 14 boards and four blocks to help neutralize A'ja Wilson, who managed just 24 points on 21 shots.
- Aces coach Becky Hammon called the loss "good news bad news," saying her team "played like ass and only lost by 10." Guard Jewell Loyd exited early in the third quarter with a leg injury.
- Game 2 in the series is scheduled for Wednesday night in San Francisco, where the Aces will attempt to recover from their lowest-scoring output of the entire season.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Hastings Tribune
Golden State hosts Las Vegas with 1-0 series lead
Las Vegas Aces (31-13, 17-6 Western Conference) at Golden State Valkyries (32-12, 15-8 Western Conference)
Joe Lacob Hails Gabby Williams As 'Best Player In World' After Valkyries Beat Aces
Gabby Williams posted 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists as the Golden State Valkyries beat the Las Vegas Aces 71-60 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals Sunday. Valkyries owner Joe Lacob praised her afterward. "Print this: Gabby Williams is the best player in the world," said Lacob. Williams scored or assisted on 36 of Golden State's points at Chase Center. She was just as effective on defense, holding the Aces to 4-of-14 shooting as the prima…
“Don't Have a Lot of Time to Sulk”: Becky Hammon Appears Flabbergasted Over Aces’ Injury Concern Following Game 1 Loss vs. Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries elite rebounding in Game 1 handed the Las Vegas Aces an early loss in the semifinal series, but that was the least of Aces’ head coach Becky Hammon’s worries, as the matchup cost the Aces one of their primary bench weapons. The 71-60 loss was the Aces’ worst-scoring game this season, and as the bench wore down further after the game, Hammon will have to address the injury situation as Game 2 approaches fast, or risk an…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
