Golden State Valkyries defeat Atlanta Dream for franchise’s first WNBA title
Gabby Williams scored 30 points and earned Finals MVP honors as Golden State completed a rapid rise with the league’s first Game 7 championship win.
- On Saturday, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center, securing the franchise's first championship in just their second season.
- The championship arrives three years ahead of the five-year goal owner Joe Lacob set when launching the Valkyries, validating an aggressive strategy prioritizing defensive intensity and 'connectivity'.
- Finals MVP Gabby Williams scored 30 points, including a clutch 31-foot 3-pointer and late free throws, to lead the Valkyries past the Dream in front of a sellout crowd of 18,064.
- The Valkyries became the first expansion team to win a title within two seasons, sparking celebrations at 'Ballhalla' that will extend to a downtown San Francisco parade next week.
- Record-Breaking viewership and attendance marked the 2026 WNBA season, as the league saw 3.8 million fans attend 330 games, representing a 21% increase in average attendance.
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The Golden State Valkyries made history on Saturday by winning the first franchise WNBA championship with a 68-63 win over the Atlanta Dream in the seventh game.
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