Gabby Williams scored 26 points to help the Golden State Valkyries secure a 68-64 victory against the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA finals on Saturday. Williams sealed the win with free throws in the final seconds, giving her team an early advantage in the best-of-seven series. Williams scored 16 points during the second quarter while dealing with heavy defensive pressure from Atlanta. No other player for Golden State reached double figures as the team finished shooting 32.1% from the field and converting seven of 33 three-point attempts. Atlanta was led by returning player Allisha Gray with 19 points, while Angel Reese recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds. Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Monday night at Chase Center.
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Gabby Williams leads Golden State Valkyries past Atlanta Dream in WNBA finals opener
The visiting team struggled with a 32.1% shooting percentage and went seven of 33 from beyond the arc, but secured the victory through late defensive stops and clutch free throws.
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- Gabby Williams lifts Valkyries past Dream in defensive slugfest to open WNBA finals — The Guardian — esportes
- WNBA Finals: Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to nervy Game 1 win over Dream — Al Jazeera
