Golden State Valkyries defeat Atlanta Dream to capture first WNBA crown

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals, earning the franchise its first championship in only its second season. Gabby Williams scored a game-high 30 points, including 28 in the second half, and was named Finals MVP. Kiah Stokes converted a crucial basket with 53 seconds remaining, while Veronica Burton scored the final points from the foul line. The game took place at San Francisco’s Chase Center before a crowd of 18,064.