Gabby Williams and Golden State's Defense Steal Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Gabby Williams delivered 26 points as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals. Golden State held Atlanta to just eight fourth-quarter points and closed on a 7-0 run to take a 1-0 series lead, handing the Dream their first postseason loss.
2026 WNBA Finals Preview: Dream vs. Valkyries — A New Era Begins
A new WNBA champion will be crowned as the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries meet in the 2026 WNBA Finals. From Jordin Canada versus Veronica Burton to Rhyne Howard versus Gabby Williams and Angel Reese versus Kiah Stokes, we break down the matchups, offensive firepower, defensive strengths and championship stakes without making a series prediction.