Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise history in thrilling Game 7 victory over Atlanta
Gabby Williams scored 30 points and earned Finals MVP honors as Golden State closed out Atlanta with late free throws and a stifling defense.
- The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, forcing the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history.
- League officials rescheduled the game to 12:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena to accommodate the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, as the Dream's usual 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena was inadequate for championship demand.
- Dream guard Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Dream guard Rhyne Howard added 21, while Dream forward Angel Reese recorded 15 points and 14 rebounds overcoming defensive pressure.
- Golden State captured their first WNBA title on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, defeating Atlanta 68-63 in Game 7 at Chase Center before more than 18,000 fans.
- The Valkyries became the fastest expansion franchise in major North American sports history to win a title in just two seasons, with Valkyries forward Gabby Williams earning Finals MVP honors.
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Gaby Williams scored 30 points to allow his team to beat the Atlanta Dream; the team founded in 2025 had already reached the series for the second time
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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