Gabby Williams scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Valkyries to a tight 68-64 win over the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals opener.
Gabby Williams scored 26 points to help the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream. The team won 68-64 in the first game of the WNBA Finals.
Also, Williams hit four important free throws in the final 78 seconds of the game. She carried the scoring load during a difficult shooting night for her team.
Next, the star player struggled early in the match. She did not score any points during the first quarter at the Chase Center.
However, Williams exploded for 16 points in the second quarter. She noted that the team began to play better once they felt more excited.
Then, the Valkyries relied on their defense to stay in the game. Williams grabbed a key rebound with just over a minute left to play.
After that, she made two free throws to put her team ahead. She added two more points with only four seconds remaining to secure the win.
Meanwhile, Allisha Gray returned for Atlanta after an injury. She scored 19 points but failed to score during the final quarter.
Still, Angel Reese recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Dream. She said she needs to play with more aggression in the next game.
Finally, the two teams will meet again on Monday. Both organizations want to win their first WNBA championship in franchise history.