Transcript: Golden State Valkyries 68, Atlanta Dream 64. Williams carries Valkyries past Dream in close postseason battle. Gabby Williams led everyone with 26 points.
The story
Golden State trailed by 9 and still found a way. The Dream came out hot, winning the 1st quarter 22-14, then the Valkyries answered with a 10-0 run in the 2nd to take a 42-39 lead into halftime. Atlanta reclaimed control in the 3rd, going up 56-51, but Golden State's 4th quarter surge proved decisive. Williams led the way with 26 points, and the Valkyries held on for a 68-64 win at home. Gray had 19 for the Dream, and Reese grabbed 12 boards, but it wasn't enough. Golden State stays 2nd in the West at 32-12.
2Williams had 26 points and the game high, leading the Valkyries through a tense finish. Her 8 made shots and 7 free throws were the difference in a 4-point win.
The stat line
The stat line
| Golden State Valkyries | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabby Williams | 26 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kiah Stokes | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kaila Charles | 7 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Veronica Burton | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kayla Thornton | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlanta Dream | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allisha Gray | 19 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Angel Reese | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Rhyne Howard | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Jordin Canada | 8 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Naz Hillmon | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Isobel Borlase | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
