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Valkyries Make WNBA Finals TV History Behind Gabby Williams, UConn Core

The Golden State Valkyries achieved a historic television milestone during their opening WNBA Finals victory against the Atlanta Dream. The 68-64 result drew an average of 2.1 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, marking the most-watched series opener in league history and peaking at 3 million viewers during the final moments.

Gabby Williams led the effort with 26 points, including the game-winning free throws. Her performance highlights a roster featuring several former UConn players, including Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes, and Kaitlyn Chen, which has helped the second-year franchise capture significant national attention.

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