Golden State won its first WNBA Finals game Saturday, Oct. 17, beating the Atlanta Dream 68–64 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Bay Area team scored the final seven points, with Gabby Williams making six free throws during that closing run. Williams finished with a game-high 26 points, including 16 in the second quarter.
Golden State held Atlanta to eight fourth-quarter points and 2-for-19 shooting in the period. Kiah Stokes supplied four blocks, while reserve Kaila Charles grabbed 10 rebounds. The Valkyries won the rebounding battle 41–35.
