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Golden State Valkyries Win First WNBA Title

A defense-first, depth-driven run produced the championship and offered a clear alternative to building teams around single stars.

Overview

  • The Valkyries secured the championship with a 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream in a decisive Game 7 at the Chase Center.
  • Gabby Williams scored 30 points, hit a late long-range shot that swung the game, and was named Finals MVP for her series performance.
  • Veronica Burton sealed the win by converting critical free throws in the final moments after collecting a contested rebound.
  • Cecilia Zandalasini played a consistent, high-impact role across the Finals and earned her second WNBA ring after previously winning in 2017.
  • Golden State, an expansion franchise founded in 2023, rose to the title in its second season by holding Atlanta well below its regular-season scoring average and winning with no All‑WNBA players on its roster.