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Gabby Williams scores 26 points as Valkyries defeat Dream in WNBA Finals opener

CBC Sports · October 17, 2026 at 8:19 p.m.

Gabby Williams scores 26 points as Valkyries defeat Dream in WNBA Finals opener

Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go on the way to scoring 26 points while facing constant pressure from Atlanta's stingy defence, and the Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday.

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Gabby Williams scores 26 points as Valkyries defeat Dream in WNBA Finals opener

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