The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in the first game of the WNBA Finals. Gabby Williams scored 26 points. She scored 16 in the second quarter. No other Golden State player scored 10 or more points. The team made about 32 percent of its shots.
Williams made four free throws near the end. These are shots a player takes with no one trying to stop them. Atlanta missed several late shots. Williams helped Golden State stay ahead and win.
The teams play again Monday night at Chase Center. Golden State also played the first game there. The first team to win four games wins the series.
