Golden State Valkyries defeat Atlanta Dream for franchise’s first WNBA title
Gabby Williams scored 28 of her 30 points after halftime and earned Finals MVP as Golden State won its first title in Game 7.
- 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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Frenchman Gabby Williams made a crazy performance with the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday to beat Atlanta (68-63) and win her first WNBA title. She hopes this is just a "step for France".
Enes Kanter Freedom praises WNBA Finals players, rips leadership after Valkyries' historic championship win - NEW YORK TIMES POST
Enes Kanter Freedom praised the WNBA’s players but took a shot at league leadership after Saturday’s historic Game 7, renewing his warning that his push to enter the 2027 draft is far from over. His reaction came after the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 at Chase Center in San Francisco, winning their [...]
WNBA Crowns a Champ After Game 7 Thriller
The Golden State Valkyries captured a championship in just their second season by being the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a sensational first WNBA Finals Game 7 on Saturday night, per the AP. Gabby Williams scored her team's final 11 points of the third quarter and dazzled through the four on...
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