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How The Golden State Valkyries Won Their First WNBA Championship

The Golden State Valkyries secured their first WNBA title by defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in their second year of existence. Finals MVP Gabby Williams led the charge with a 30-point performance, including a record-setting 28 points in a single half.

Head coach Natalie Nakase, the 2025 Coach of the Year, utilized her championship experience from her time with the Las Vegas Aces to guide the expansion franchise to success. The team also benefited from key roster additions, including Tiffany Hayes, Kaitlyn Chen, and four-time champion Kiah Stokes, while maintaining the league's top defensive rating of 100.6.

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