# WNBA Finals: Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to tense Game 1 win over Dream

https://mins.news/en/item/104917

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-18 07:08 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/18/wnba-finals-gabby-williams-leads-valkyries-to-nervy-game-1-win-over-dream?traffic_source=rss

> Gabby Williams scored a game-high 26 points, including four crucial free throws in the final 78 seconds, as the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-64 at home in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Monday.

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