# Gabby Williams scores 26 points in Valkyries' WNBA Finals win

> Williams leads Golden State to 68-64 victory over Dream in WNBA Finals opener.
- Title: Gabby Williams scores 26 points in Valkyries' WNBA Finals win
- Summary: Williams leads Golden State to 68-64 victory over Dream in WNBA Finals opener. Gabby Williams scored 26 points to help Golden State Valkyries defeat Atlanta…
- Keywords: gabby williams, valkyries, dream, wnba, wnba finals, golden state, atlanta, angel reese, jordin canada, allisha gray, karl smesko, nate nakase
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/wnba-finals-game-1-dream-valkyries-angel-reese-WF3B64PIONCRPBCYCXTECPHOKE
- Author: Associated Press
- Published: 2026-10-17T22:12:36.867+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gabby williams, valkyries, dream, wnba, wnba finals, golden state, atlanta, angel reese, jordin canada, allisha gray, karl smesko, nate nakase
## Game 1 result
Gabby Williams scored 26 points to lead Golden State Valkyries to a 68-64 win over Atlanta Dream in WNBA Finals opener.
## Williams' clutch performance
Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left and two more with 4.1 seconds to seal the win.
## Dream's defensive struggle
Atlanta Dream snapped 10-game postseason winning streak with first loss in finals.
## Williams' defensive focus
Williams emphasized team defense as key to winning in crunch time moments.
## Game 2 preview
Game 2 of best-of-seven WNBA Finals series set for Monday night at Chase Center.
## Injury update
Williams' knee injury during final minutes required athletic trainer care.
## Key takeaway

Gabby Williams scored 26 points to help Golden State Valkyries defeat Atlanta Dream 68-64 in WNBA Finals Game 1.