Gabby Williams Leads Valkyries Past Dream in WNBA Finals Opener
Gabby Williams scored 26 points, leading the Golden State Valkyries to a 68-64 win against the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco.
Lansing, MI, October 17, 2026 —
Gabby Williams scored 26 points as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco. The four-point result gave the Valkyries the win in the series opener.
The summary of the game identifies Williams as the Valkyries’ leading scorer and names the final score, but it does not provide details about how the points were distributed among other players, the timing of key plays or the scoring by quarter. It also does not identify the venue within San Francisco or provide attendance figures.
The result was the opening game of the WNBA Finals. No information was provided about the teams’ routes to the Finals, their regular-season records or the format and schedule for the remainder of the series. The details available establish the outcome of the opener but do not describe the game’s broader sequence or turning points.
Williams’ 26 points led Golden State to the four-point victory, while Atlanta finished with 64 points. The summary does not state whether either team held a lead at halftime or describe any late-game possessions. It also does not include comments from players or coaches.
Further details about the matchup, including individual statistics beyond Williams’ point total and the date of the game, were not provided. The reported result is limited to the 68-64 score, the teams involved, the Finals game number and San Francisco as the location.
Story summarized from the original created by JANIE McCAULEY, Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.
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