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Valkyries star Gabby Williams counts possessions, keeps track of everything to lead late in games
Williams scored 16 points in the second quarter and sealed the win with late free throws as Golden State took a 1-0 Finals lead.
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Gabby Williams led the Golden State Valkyries to a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center, finishing with 26 points, four rebounds, and two assists.
- To manage pressure late in games, Williams calculates possessions and points mentally. "Yeah, I'm counting," Williams explained of her mindset, using mental math to determine the best time to take over.
- As the team shot 32.1%, Williams was the only Valkyries player in double figures. Atlanta struggled offensively, shooting 2 for 19 in the fourth quarter against Golden State's defense.
- Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko acknowledged the "hostile environment" at the sellout crowd. "I thought the environment was great," Smesko said, though he noted communication breakdowns cost his team late.
- Golden State holds a 1-0 series lead in the best-of-seven matchup heading into Monday night. Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase challenged her team, saying "Game 2, it has to be better.
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Valkyries star Gabby Williams counts possessions, keeps track of every
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Late in games, Gabby Williams starts counting. She constantly computes math in her head, all while handling the pressure of being the one to regularly take big shots for the Golden State Valkyries.
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Valkyries star Gabby Williams counts possessions, keeps track of everything to lead late in games
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Late in games, Gabby Williams starts counting. She constantly computes math in her head, all while handling the pressure of being the one to regularly take
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