Overview
- Gabby Williams led all scorers with 26 points and made six crucial free throws down the stretch to secure a 68-64 win at Chase Center on Saturday.
- Atlanta’s offense went cold late, scoring just eight points in the fourth quarter and failing to make a field goal in the final 3:12 as Golden State closed on a 7-0 run.
- Williams appeared to limp after a collision with Jordin Canada and received bench treatment, and Golden State will monitor her left-leg/knee condition ahead of Game 2 on Monday, Oct. 19.
- Allisha Gray returned from a recent left-hand procedure to lead the Dream with 19 points but was scoreless in the fourth and missed a potential go-ahead 3 in the closing seconds.
- The result highlights Golden State’s fast rise as a second-year franchise fueled by defense and a raucous 'Ballhalla' home crowd and the series now shifts to Atlanta for Game 3 at State Farm Arena on Oct. 21.