Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship in deciding game
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 03:20 · Archive
Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream 68-63 in the WNBA's first game seven to claim the championship.
Golden State Valkyries claimed the WNBA championship with a 68-63 victory over Atlanta Dream in the league's first game seven, played at San Francisco's Chase Centre on Saturday.
Australian Miela Sowah, 26, was ineligible to play in the playoffs due to her player development contract but supported her team from the sidelines. Gabby Williams delivered a dominant performance with 30 points and four blocks, posting 28 points in the second half alone—a WNBA finals record for most points by a player in a half. Ex-Bendigo Spirit star Veronica Burton contributed 10 points, 11 rebounds and five assists as Golden State claimed a maiden championship in the franchise's second season.
Williams told USA Network: 'We don't have no stars. We don't have no talent. We got good people. We got winners. I love moments like this.' Fellow Australian Izzy Borlase played for the defeated Atlanta Dream, recording eight points and two rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench. The 22-year-old's team missed the opportunity to claim the franchise's first championship.
How it is being reported
- Opal's WNBA dream ends as Sowah's Valks slay AtlantaIzzy Borlase was once again busy, but it wasn't enough as the Golden State Valkyries claimed the WNBA championship after a stirring deciding clash.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 03:06
- Opal's WNBA dream ends as Sowah's Valks slay AtlantaIzzy Borlase was once again busy, but it wasn't enough as the Golden State Valkyries claimed the WNBA championship after a stirring deciding clash.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 03:06
In this story: Golden State Valkyries · Atlanta Dream · Miela Sowah · Izzy Borlase · Gabby Williams · Veronica Burton · San Francisco
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