Gabby Williams Scores 26 As Valkyries Beat Dream In WNBA Finals Opener
Gabby Williams scored 26 points, leading the Golden State Valkyries to a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco.
Tyler Longview, TX, October 17, 2026 —
Gabby Williams scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Valkyries to a 68-64 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco. The four-point result gives Golden State the victory in the series opener.
Williams’ 26 points were the highest individual scoring total identified in the available account. The Valkyries finished with 68 points, while Atlanta scored 64. No other player’s scoring total or details about how the points were distributed were provided.
The result places the Valkyries ahead after the first game of the Finals. The available information does not specify when or where the next game will be played, nor does it provide details about the teams’ records, the game’s quarter-by-quarter scoring, or any late-game plays.
Further details about the matchup, including rebounds, assists, shooting statistics and contributions from other players, were not provided. The reported score establishes the outcome, but does not describe how the teams reached the final margin.
For the opener, the central reported figures are Williams’ 26 points and the Valkyries’ four-point win. The trend summary does not identify a date for the game or provide additional statements from players or coaches.
Story summarized from the original created by JANIE McCAULEY, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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