Golden State Valkyries hold on for WNBA Finals Game 1 victory over Atlanta Dream

Yahoo Sports·October 17, 2026 at 10:01 PM+10

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SAN FRANCISCO — The “defense wins championships” crowd will have a new case study to evaluate after the best-of-seven WNBA Finals series between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream wraps. The Valkyries had the best defensive rating during the regular season while the Dream were third. The Dream led the league in steals per game, while the Valkyries were fourth. The series, as a result, will come down to which team can maintain composure and win the possession battle. In Game 1 on Sa

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Golden State Valkyries hold on for WNBA Finals Game 1 victory over Atlanta Dream

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