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Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise history in thrilling Game 7 victory over Atlanta
Gabby Williams scored 30 points to lead the second-year franchise to a 68-63 championship victory following a six-point halftime deficit, according to team officials.
- On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, the Golden State Valkyries captured their first WNBA championship, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 at Chase Center in the franchise's second season.
- Owner Joe Lacob fulfilled his 2023 promise to secure a title within five years; the Valkyries became the fastest expansion franchise to win a championship in major North American sports history.
- Finals MVP Gabby Williams anchored the win with 30 points, including 28 in the second half, while head coach Natalie Nakase, the first Japanese American head coach in WNBA history, implemented a defense-first strategy.
- Guard Tiffany Hayes told the crowd, "This is just what happens when you invest in women's sports," as the city prepares for a parade on Wednesday, Nov. 4, beginning at the Ferry Building.
- As the first women's sports team to exceed a $1 billion valuation, the Valkyries set a new standard for future WNBA expansion teams including Cleveland in 2028 and Detroit in 2029.
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Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams led her team to their 68-63 Game 7 victory against the Atlanta Dream, which earned them their first WNBA championship title.
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