Valkyries beat Dream 68-63 in Game 7 for first WNBA title
What's new: Gabby Williams scored 30 points, including 28 after halftime, in Golden State's championship-clinching win.
The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA championship on Saturday night, beating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 in San Francisco just two seasons into the franchise's history. Gabby Williams powered the clincher with 30 points, including her team's final 11 of the third quarter and 28 after halftime. Rhyne Howard tied the game at 57 with 2:41 left, but Williams answered with a 3-pointer and later added free throws to help seal it. Veronica Burton made two free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining, while Kiah Stokes finished with 13 rebounds and two blocks. Jordin Canada scored 18 points, Allisha Gray added 16 and Angel Reese had eight points and 12 rebounds for Atlanta.