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Valkyries prove tough enough, top Dream in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

Yahoo Sports·October 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM+10

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The Golden State Valkyries, behind a stellar effort from Gabby Williams, held off the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, winning 68-64 at Chase Center on Saturday.

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