Overview
- The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday after Gabby Williams scored 26 points and sank four clutch free throws down the stretch.
- Williams suffered a late collision and was tended to on the bench, and her availability will be monitored ahead of Game 2 on Monday night.
- Allisha Gray returned to start for Atlanta and scored 19 points despite a recent minor procedure on her left shooting hand, but she remains day-to-day and is a key health question for the Dream.
- Angel Reese finished with a strong 14 points and 12 rebounds and enters the series as the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year, making control of offensive rebounds and interior defense central tactical themes.
- The Finals will shift to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4 at State Farm Arena and are being carried nationally on NBC and USA Network with Peacock streaming, a setup that has increased visibility and highlighted strong ticket demand in San Francisco.