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Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1

Outlets agree that Golden State opened the WNBA Finals with a close victory over Atlanta despite a low shooting percentage.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 18, 2026 · 4 sources · 1 min read
Cecilia Zandalasini (9) shoots the ball in the Minnesota Lynx vs Atlanta Dream game
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At a glance

  • Golden State defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 to open the WNBA Finals with a 1-0 series lead.24
  • The Valkyries secured the game despite recording a shooting percentage of around 32%.34
  • Gabby Williams delivered key late-game plays to help Golden State take the series opener.14

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.1234

The win gives Golden State an initial 1-0 lead in the championship series.24

Golden State earned the home victory despite shooting approximately 32% from the field.34

Gabby Williams made key plays late in the game to help seal the win for the Valkyries.14

Where sources agree

  • Valkyries beat Dream 68-64 in Game 14 of 4
  • Golden State took a 1-0 series lead2 of 4
  • Golden State won despite 32% shooting2 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1ESPNGabby Williams comes up clutch as Valkyries 'find a way' in Game 1 ↗
  2. 2ESPNHow Golden State held court to take 1-0 lead over Atlanta ↗
  3. 3CBS Sports'This team is gonna find a way': How Valkyries shut down Dream in the clutch to take Game 1 of WNBA Finals ↗
  4. 4The GuardianGabby Williams lifts Valkyries past Dream in defensive slugfest to open WNBA finals ↗

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