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Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries, WNBA Finals Game 1

WNBAWNBA Finals · Game 1 · GS wins series 3-0
Dream
0-3 in series
64-68
Final
Valkyries
3-0 in series
Chase Center

Lead tracker

ATL leadsBiggest lead ATL 9, GS 5
Q1Q2Q3Q4
GS leads
Team1234T
ATL221717864
GS142891768

Who won: Valkyries 68-64

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in WNBA Finals Game 1 on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Chase Center. The Valkyries win the series 3-0. The Valkyries outscored the Dream 28-17 in the 2nd quarter. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries in points (26). Allisha Gray led the Dream in points (19).

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Player of the game

Gabby Williams

GS · 26 PTS, 4 REB

7.6

Win probability

100%GS final
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Play by play

  1. End of Game
  2. End of the 4th Quarter
  3. Q4 0.6Kaila Charles

    Defensive rebound

    Kaila Charles defensive rebound

  4. Q4 2.1Allisha Gray

    Misses 23-foot three point step back jumpshot

    Allisha Gray misses 23-foot three point step back jumpshot

    A. Gray · 19 PTS

  5. Q4 4.1ATL

    Reset timeout

    Dream Reset Timeout

  6. Q4 4.1Gabby Williams
    +1

    Makes free throw 2 of 2

    Gabby Williams makes free throw 2 of 2

    G. Williams · 26 PTS

    ATL 64 - 68 GS
  7. Q4 4.1Gabby Williams
    +1

    Makes free throw 1 of 2

    Gabby Williams makes free throw 1 of 2

    G. Williams · 26 PTS

    ATL 64 - 67 GS
  8. Q4 4.1Rhyne Howard

    Personal take foul

    Rhyne Howard personal take foul

    R. Howard · 12 PTS

  9. Q4 6.4Kaila Charles

    Defensive rebound

    Kaila Charles defensive rebound

  10. Q4 7.9Allisha Gray

    Misses 25-foot three point jumper

    Allisha Gray misses 25-foot three point jumper

    A. Gray · 19 PTS

  11. Q4 23.8ATL

    Full timeout

    Dream Full timeout

  12. Q4 23.8Kiah Stokes
    +1

    Makes free throw 2 of 2

    Kiah Stokes makes free throw 2 of 2

    K. Stokes · 9 PTS

    ATL 64 - 66 GS
  13. Q4 23.8GS

    Offensive rebound

    Golden State Valkyries offensive team rebound

  14. Q4 23.8Kiah Stokes

    Misses free throw 1 of 2

    Kiah Stokes misses free throw 1 of 2

    K. Stokes · 9 PTS

  15. Q4 23.8Angel Reese

    Personal foul

    Angel Reese personal foul

    A. Reese · 14 PTS

  16. Q4 23.8Kiah Stokes

    Defensive rebound

    Kiah Stokes defensive rebound

  17. Q4 25.9Naz Hillmon

    Misses 26-foot three point jumper

    Naz Hillmon misses 26-foot three point jumper

    N. Hillmon · 5 PTS

  18. Q4 46.1Gabby Williams
    TO

    Lost ball turnover

    Gabby Williams lost ball turnover (Angel Reese steals)

    G. Williams · 26 PTS

  19. Q4 1:07Kaila Charles

    Defensive rebound

    Kaila Charles defensive rebound

  20. Q4 1:09Rhyne Howard

    Misses 25-foot three point jumper

    Rhyne Howard misses 25-foot three point jumper

    R. Howard · 12 PTS

  21. Q4 1:18ATL

    Full timeout

    Dream Full timeout

  22. Q4 1:18Gabby Williams
    +1

    Makes free throw 2 of 2

    Gabby Williams makes free throw 2 of 2

    G. Williams · 26 PTS

    ATL 64 - 65 GS
  23. Q4 1:18Gabby Williams
    +1

    Makes free throw 1 of 2

    Gabby Williams makes free throw 1 of 2

    G. Williams · 26 PTS

    ATL 64 - 64 GS
  24. Q4 1:18Angel Reese

    Personal foul

    Angel Reese personal foul

    A. Reese · 14 PTS

  25. Q4 1:19Gabby Williams

    Defensive rebound

    Gabby Williams defensive rebound

Leaders

ATLGS
Points
Allisha Gray
19
Gabby Williams
26
Assists
Jordin Canada
7
Tiffany Hayes
4
Rebounds
Angel Reese
12
Kaila Charles
10

This seriesGS wins series 3-0