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NewsWPLG Local 10November 1, 2026Miami-Dade County

Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship in second season, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7

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Gabby Williams scored 30 points to lead the Valkyries to a 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday night. The win secured the championship for the Valkyries in only their second season in the league.

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Why It Matters

The Golden State franchise captured its first WNBA title in just two years of existence, matching the city's basketball championship milestone set by the Warriors in 2022.

Key Facts

  • The Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday night.
  • The victory marks the Valkyries' first championship in only their second season in the league.
  • Gabby Williams scored 30 points, including her team's final 11 points of the third quarter, and won the MVP trophy.
  • Williams joined Penny Taylor (2007) as the only players in WNBA history to score 30 or more points in a winner-take-all Finals game.
  • Jordin Canada scored 18 points and Allisha Gray scored 16 points for the Atlanta Dream.
  • Kiah Stokes grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked two shots, securing her fourth WNBA championship.
  • DeWanna Bonner became the first player in WNBA history to reach 600 career postseason defensive rebounds.
  • The Atlanta Dream fell short in their fourth franchise attempt at a WNBA championship.
  • Valkyrie owner Joe Lacob had previously guaranteed a championship within the franchise's first five years.

Who's Mentioned

PersonDeWanna Bonner“Dream player who reached 600 career postseason defensive rebounds”PersonJess Smith“President”PersonRhyne Howard“Dream player who scored a late layup”PersonAllisha Gray“Dream player who scored 16 points”PersonGabby Williams“Valkyries player who scored 30 points and won MVP”PersonKaila Charles“Valkyries player inserted into starting lineup”PersonJordin Canada“Dream player who scored 18 points”PersonVeronica Burton“Valkyries player who converted late free throws”PersonOhemaa Nyanin“General manager”PersonNatalie Nakase“Valkyries coach”PersonCecilia Zandalasini“Valkyries player”PersonPeter Guber“Co-owner”PersonJoe Lacob“Valkyries owner”PersonKiah Stokes“Valkyries player with 13 rebounds and 2 blocked shots”PersonPenny Taylor“Former Phoenix player”PersonAngel Reese“Dream player with 8 points and 12 rebounds”PersonTiffany Hayes“Valkyries player and former Dream player”locationSAN FRANCISCO“City where the team is based”PersonKayla Thornton“Valkyries player”