The Valkyries clinched the WNBA championship with a win over the Atlanta Dream
The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA championship, beating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 at Chase Center in San Francisco. The title came in the franchise’s second season, and the game was the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, according to the league. Forward Gabby Williams scored 30 points and was named series MVP; coach Natalie Nakase called her “our closer.”
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The Valkyries clinched the WNBA championship with a 68-63 win over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday night at Chase Center in San Francisco. In the franchise’s second season, they became champions in the league Finals’ first Game 7, according to the league recap.
Valkyries forward Gabby Williams scored 30 points, including 28 in the final 20 minutes and the team’s last 11 points of the third quarter. With the game tied at 53, she scored nine straight points, including a 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead 60-57 with 2:18 left. Coach Natalie Nakase called Williams “our closer.” Williams was presented with the series MVP trophy.
Valkyries center Kiah Stokes had 13 rebounds and two blocks, and won her fourth WNBA title. Golden State shot 37.5% from the field; Atlanta shot 33.3% overall.
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- Sky Sports — WNBA championship: Gabby Williams leads Golden State Valkyries to first title in second season, beating Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 | NBA News | Sky Sports
- ABC7 News — When and where will Golden State Valkyries WNBA championship parade be? Here's what to know
- CBS2 Iowa — Marion native Kiah Stokes wins fourth WNBA title as Valkyries claim championship
- New Hampshire Union Leader — Golden State, backed by fans, captures WNBA title in second ...
- wnba.com — Game Recap: Golden State vs. Atlanta (Finals, Game 7)
- theixsports.com — The Valkyries believed in who they were and won a WNBA championship | The IX Basketball
- nbcbayarea.com — Watch highlights of the Valkyries’ Game 7 win – NBC Bay Area
Verifier’s note
Sky Sports reports that Golden State beat Atlanta 68–63 in Game 7 to win the title, and WNBA.com carries the same AP recap. ABC7 News, CBS2 Iowa, The IX Basketball, Union Leader carrying Field Level Media, and NBC Bay Area also report the championship win; all are dated November 1, 2026, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.