Valkyries Take Game 1 of WNBA Finals

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Golden State rallied from a five-point deficit entering the fourth quarter as Atlanta shot 2-for-20 in the period. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 26 points and made crucial late free throws, despite Golden State shooting 32.1% from the field and 7-for-33 from three-point range. Game 2 is scheduled for Monday at Chase Center. Before the series, Williams said she was unmoved by media praise after feeling overlooked during her career, while valuing support from fellow players.