Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise history in thrilling Game 7 victory over Atlanta

TL;DR

Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals to win their first championship.
Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 30 points, while Jordin Canada scored 18 for the Dream.
The 2026 WNBA season set new records for viewership and attendance, with 3.8 million fans attending regular season games.
This is the Valkyries' first title in their second season, and the Dream's fourth Finals loss.
Game 6 faced scheduling controversy due to a conflict with an Atlanta Hawks NBA game, leading to an early start time.
The league transitioned to a seven-game series last year, and this was the first Finals to reach a Game 7.

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