Williams, Valkyries top Dream in Game 1 of WNBA Finals | Jefferson City News-Tribune

Gabby Williams scored 26 points as the Golden State Valkyries held off the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday in San Francisco. Golden State trailed by three with 3:12 left, but took the lead for good on two free throws by Williams with 1:18 remaining, then sealed the finish with two more foul shots late. The Valkyries’ defense fueled the closing surge: Atlanta missed its final seven attempts after being ahead 64-61. Williams produced six of the seven late points. Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 19 points; Angel Reese had 14 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. Game 2 is set for Monday night at Golden State’s home court.