From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 10s
Valkyries survive Game 1 with grit
Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream 68-64 in WNBA Finals Game 1 despite heavy contact.
In brief
Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream 68-64 in WNBA Finals Game 1 despite heavy contact. Golden State Valkyries secured a 68-64 WNBA Finals Game 1 win over Atlanta Dream through defensive grit and key plays. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Game 1 victory
Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream 68-64 in WNBA Finals Game 1.
Gabby Williams leads scoring
Williams scored 26 points including 16 in second quarter.
Defensive grit
Valkyries held Dream to zero points after 64-61 lead with 3:12 left.
Natalie Nakase on Williams
Nakase said Williams is one of world's best players who shows up when needed.
“Gabby is one of the best players in the world”
Kaila Charles' impact
Charles played 30 minutes for 10 rebounds and +13 rating.
“her engine was on full throttle tonight”
Laeticia Amihere's role
Amihere limited Angel Reese to zero second-half points.
“she was kind of our insight with this gameplan”
Kiah Stokes' play
Stokes tipped Williams' missed layup to cut Dream lead to 3 points.
“i missed a layup, she went up, got the o-board, got the lid off the basket”
Veronica Burton injury
Burton fell after being hit in nose during third quarter.
“got knocked on the nose”
Tiffany Hayes' exit
Hayes left game after hard fall in second half with 1 of 12 shots.
“it's only gonna get better”
Series outlook
Valkyries aim for three more victories in WNBA Finals series.
The headline
Golden State Valkyries secured a 68-64 WNBA Finals Game 1 win over Atlanta Dream through defensive grit and key plays.
