Valkyries’ Gabby Williams wins WNBA Finals MVP after monster performances vs. Dream

November 1, 2026

The Golden State Valkyries claimed their first WNBA championship in dramatic fashion, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68–63 in Game 7 of the Finals. The victory was anchored by Gabby Williams, who delivered a historic performance with 30 points—including a Finals-record 28 in the second half—to earn Finals MVP honors.

After Atlanta built a six-point halftime lead, Williams turned the tide in the third quarter with 15 points and three consecutive three-pointers in a single minute, then sealed the win with a clutch shot late in the fourth. The Valkyries, who entered the playoffs as the No.

2 seed, completed their improbable postseason run in front of their home crowd, while Atlanta fell short for the fourth time in Finals appearances. Williams averaged nearly 20 points per game across the series, along with strong defensive contributions, to secure her first career Finals MVP award.