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NewsWFLA News TampaNovember 1, 2026Hillsborough County

Gabby Williams and the Valkyries win WNBA championship in Game 7

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Gabby Williams scored 30 points to lead the Golden State Valkyries to a 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 7, securing the WNBA championship in just the franchise's second season. Williams scored her team's final 11 points of the third quarter and was named MVP. Jordin Canada added 18 points for the Dream, who fell short in their fourth championship appearance.

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Why It Matters

The victory marks the first WNBA title for the Golden State expansion franchise in only its second year of existence, matching the milestone set by the Golden State Warriors in 2022.

Key Facts

  • The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 to win the WNBA championship.
  • The victory occurred in only the franchise's second season.
  • 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, Allisha Gray added 16 points, and Angel Reese recorded 8 points and 12 rebounds for the Atlanta Dream.
  • Kiah Stokes secured 13 rebounds and blocked two shots, marking her fourth WNBA championship.
  • DeWanna Bonner became the first player in WNBA history to reach 600 career postseason defensive rebounds.
  • Valkyries owner Joe Lacob had previously guaranteed a championship within the franchise's first five years.

Who's Mentioned

PersonTiffany Hayes“37-year-old Valkyries player who scored 11 points.”PersonJess Smith“Valkyries president.”PersonKayla Thornton“Valkyries player.”PersonAngel Reese“Dream player who recorded 8 points and 12 rebounds.”PersonRhyne Howard“Dream player who tied the game late in the fourth quarter.”PersonJordin Canada“Dream player who scored 18 points.”PersonGabby Williams“Valkyries player who scored 30 points and won MVP.”PersonJoe Lacob“Valkyries owner.”PersonVeronica Burton“Valkyries player who converted late free throws.”PersonNatalie Nakase“Valkyries coach.”PersonPenny Taylor“Former Phoenix player.”PersonPeter Guber“Valkyries co-owner.”PersonAllisha Gray“Dream player who scored 16 points.”PersonCecilia Zandalasini“Valkyries player.”PersonKiah Stokes“Valkyries player who pulled down 13 rebounds and blocked two shots.”PersonOhemaa Nyanin“Valkyries general manager.”PersonDeWanna Bonner“Dream player who reached 600 career postseason defensive rebounds.”PersonKaila Charles“Valkyries player inserted into the starting lineup.”