Valkyries win WNBA title in first Finals Game 7
Gabby Williams scored 30 points as the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68–63 in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, the Guardian and ESPN reported. Williams was named Finals MVP, and the second-year franchise completed its rapid rise by securing its first championship at home.
Why it matters
A title in the franchise's second season is an exceptional expansion-team achievement and a milestone for the league.
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Part of the November 1, 2026 brief.