Overview
- The Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a decisive Game 7 at the Chase Center on Sunday, with Gabby Williams scoring 30 points and winning Finals MVP.
- Golden State became the fastest expansion franchise to win a WNBA title, claiming the championship in just their second season.
- The Finals turned after Golden State’s defensive adjustments following a 2-1 deficit, which produced wins in Games 4 and 5 before Atlanta forced a Game 7 with a Game 6 victory.
- Italian forward Cecilia Zandalasini earned her second WNBA ring after averaging 9.5 points across the first six Finals games and is set to return to Famila Schio for domestic and EuroLeague play.
- The loss is Atlanta’s fourth Finals defeat and underlines the league’s growing parity, a trend that could reshape roster and coaching strategies in the offseason.