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• Williams delivers late: Finished with 26 points and hit six free throws in the final 2:15 to secure the 68–64 victory.
• Defense seals it: After...

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces 71-60 in WNBA semifinal Game 1 at Chase Center, powered by Gabby Williams' 26 points. This remains a semifinal result, distinct from any Finals matchup.

Former NBA player Enes Kanter is set to attend Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta on October 21, drawing extra off-court attention with plans to take notes from Angel Reese and likely make a political statement.

Gabby Williams mixed humor and focus after Golden State's Game 1 Finals win.

• Lighthearted side: She traded jokes with Kiah Stokes during the...

The Valkyries protected home court to take a 1-0 lead in the 2026 WNBA Finals.

Golden State erased a late deficit to win 68-64, outscoring Atlanta 17-8 in the fourth quarter and closing on a 7-0 run. Gabby Williams scored six of...

Angel Reese dominated the first half with 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting and 6 rebounds, looking like the best player on the floor.

• She went...

• ATL leads 62-61 with 3:12 left, then pushes ahead 64-61 at 2:38.
• Valkyries capitalize on turnovers as Hayes finds Gabby behind the arc.
• Williams sinks two free throws for a 65-64 Golden State lead at 1:18.

Atlanta builds early pressure in Finals Game 1 through strong interior plays and Reese's hot start.

• Naz Hillmon creates space and powers up for...

Golden State's home crowd turned Ballhalla into a decisive factor.

• In-game noise: Sound meter went crazy during the matchup
• Player boost:...

• Gabby Williams exploded for 26 points, 4 rebounds, 3 threes and 2 assists to power the Valkyries.
• Home crowd and Kiah Stokes erupted in...

Gabby Williams brushed off injury concerns after limping and holding her left knee following a late collision in the Valkyries' 68-64 Game 1 win. "No, I'm OK," she said postgame, adding it was a long physical game but she felt fine.

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addresses the media ahead of Game 1, spotlighting leadership as the WNBA marks its 30th season.

Gabby Williams hits the 20-point mark with a buttery-smooth glide to the rim during the ATL-GSV Finals game.

The 2026 WNBA Finals are moments from tipping off, with starting fives now locked in for both squads.

Golden State Valkyries reveal their very first...

The Atlanta Dream keep delivering big moments ahead of Game 1, with their top postseason plays now available to relive.

Atlanta and Golden State traded runs right from the tip in Game 1.

• Angel Reese opened her Finals account with a strong interior bucket, then led...

• Ballhalla shootaround: First Finals floor since 2013, carrying 10-game streak into Game 1
• Final prep: Naz Hillmon warms up ahead of 3:30pm ET tipoff on the road

• Pregame prep: Cool. Calm. Collected. Composed. Reese puts in the work before showtime.
• Arrival moment: No. 5 arrives ahead of Game 1, quite...

NBC and Peacock have a stacked lineup ready to call Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between ATL and GSV at 3:30pm ET.