Gabby Williams lifts Valkyries past Dream in defensive slugfest to open WNBA finals

Williams scores 26 as Golden State prevail 68-64Hosts overcome 32% shooting to take 1-0 series leadGray scores 19 in return as Atlanta fall short lateGabby Williams made two free throws with 1:18 remaining to put Golden State ahead, then added two more with 4.1 seconds left to seal a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA finals on Saturday.Williams finished with 26 points despite constant pressure from Atlanta’s stingy defense, scoring 16 in the second quarter as the Valkyries overcame a miserable shooting performance to take an early lead in the best-of-seven series. Continue reading…

Gabby Williams scored 26 points, including four crucial late free throws, as Golden State edged Atlanta 68-64 in a bruising WNBA finals opener Gabby Williams made two free throws with 1:18 remaining to put Golden State ahead, then added two more with 4.1 seconds left to seal a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA finals on Saturday. Williams finished with 26 points despite constant pressure from Atlanta’s stingy defense, scoring 16 in the second quarter as the Valkyries overcame a miserable shooting performance to take an early lead in the best-of-seven series.

No other Golden State player reached double figures as the Valkyries shot just 32.1% from the field and went seven of 33 from three-point range. Mon 19 Oct Game 2: Atlanta at Golden State, 8pm (USA/CNBC) Wed 21 Oct Game 3: Golden State at Atlanta, 8pm (USA/CNBC) Mon 26 Oct Game 5: Atlanta at Golden State, 8pm* (USA/CNBC) Thu 29 Oct Game 6: Golden State at Atlanta,