Valkyries beat Dream in first WNBA finals game
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 00:02 · Archive
Golden State Valkyries defeated Atlanta Dream 68-64 in the opening game of the best-of-seven WNBA finals series.
The Golden State Valkyries won the opening game of the best-of-seven WNBA finals series, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-64 at San Francisco's Chase Centre on Saturday. The Valkyries, in just their second season, are seeking their first championship title. Golden State relied on strong defensive play to secure the victory.
Gabby Williams led Golden State's scoring with 26 points, whilst the Dream's Angel Reese recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Atlanta's Allisha Gray, returning from a hand injury, scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds. Australian Izzy Borlase made her WNBA finals debut for Atlanta, coming off the bench to contribute four points, two rebounds, one assist and a block. Another Australian, Miela Sowah, remained on the bench for Golden State.
Williams told NBC after the game that the Valkyries' defensive performance was crucial. 'It feels like we're not done yet,' she said. 'We always know we're going to find a way somehow. There was a lid on that basket tonight, but that's why we rely on our defence.' Golden State will hope guard Tiffany Hayes recovers after she was sent to the locker room in the fourth quarter following a fall.
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- Advantage Valkyries as Borlase makes WNBA finals debutMiela Sowah's Golden State Valkyries have won the first game of the WNBA finals as they look to secure the championship in just their second season.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 23:36
- Advantage Valkyries as Borlase makes WNBA finals debutMiela Sowah's Golden State Valkyries have won the first game of the WNBA finals as they look to secure the championship in just their second season.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 23:36
In this story: Golden State Valkyries · Atlanta Dream · Izzy Borlase · Gabby Williams · Angel Reese · Miela Sowah · San Francisco
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