# Valkyries Win WNBA Title in Year Two: Gabby Williams’ 30 Points Turn Game 7 Against Atlanta - Link: https://tectonicsmediapublications.com/valkyries-dream-68-63-wnba-finals-game-7-gabby-williams-november-1-2026/ - Published: 2026-11-01T03:01:14+00:00 - Author: News Team **SAN FRANCISCO, October 31, 2026 —** The Golden State Valkyries have won the WNBA championship in only their second season, defeating the Atlanta Dream **68–63** in a winner-take-all Game 7 at Chase Center. The defining performance came from Gabby Williams, who finished with **30 points** after scoring just two in the first half. The result settled the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history under the best-of-seven championship format. It also gave Golden State its first league title and left Atlanta still searching for a first championship after four Finals appearances. The final score and the key late-game sequence were reported by the [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/wnba-finals-game-7-valkyries-dream-189aa4b8ecb1d1fd8ddfacde3a9d6ac4) and covered in the [Guardian’s live game report](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/oct/31/atlanta-dream-v-golden-state-valkyries-wnba-finals-2026-game-7-live-buildup). ## How Williams changed the game Atlanta led **30–24 at halftime**, but Williams produced 28 second-half points. Her third-quarter surge erased the Dream’s advantage and gave the Valkyries a platform for a tight finish. Golden State did not simply cruise from there: Atlanta tied the score at **57–57 with 2:41 remaining**, before Williams hit a critical three- pointer and added free throws. Kiah Stokes contributed a late basket, while Veronica Burton made two free throws in the closing seconds to protect the lead. The decisive stretch mattered for two reasons. First, Williams turned an uneven first-half offensive showing into a championship-winning individual performance. Second, Golden State’s defense and rebounding kept the game within reach until that surge arrived. Stokes finished with **13 rebounds** and two blocks, according to the AP report. ## What Atlanta did well — and where the game turned Atlanta had the better opening half and remained dangerous deep into the fourth quarter. Jordin Canada led the Dream with **18 points**, Allisha Gray added **16**, and Angel Reese recorded **eight points and 12 rebounds**. Those contributions made this a contest rather than a procession. But Atlanta could not convert its late equalizer into a sustained lead, while Williams repeatedly supplied the answer at the other end. ## Why a second-season title matters Golden State’s speed of ascent is the bigger story beyond the final possession. The expansion franchise had already established itself as a playoff team in its debut year; a championship in Year Two suggests its roster construction and defensive identity matured unusually quickly. It is too early to call that a dynasty, but the result changes the standard against which the Valkyries will be measured next season. **Video verification:** No exact-event, officially authorized YouTube highlight with a confirmed October 31 upload and embed permission was verified at publication time. For the official game record and any league-provided video when available, see the [WNBA Game 7 page](https://www.wnba.com/game/1042600307). We have not embedded footage from another date. ## Game 7: verified facts * **Final:** Golden State Valkyries 68, Atlanta Dream 63 (October 31, 2026). * **Decisive player:** Gabby Williams scored 30 points, including 28 in the second half. * **Historical context:** Golden State won its first WNBA championship in its second season. **Primary source:** [Golden State Valkyries’ official Game 7 recap](https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-recap-20261031). The game details above are independently cross-checked against the league’s [WNBA Finals recap](https://www.wnba.com/news/2026-finals-valkyries-dream-game-7-recap). ## Follow the stories behind the score Get occasional Tectonics editorial updates across sports and other major stories. Subscribe voluntarily and confirm your email to join; we do not send an email for every article. You can unsubscribe at any time. A free reader account is separate from newsletter consent. 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