WNBA Finals takeaways: Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to Game 1 win over Dream

The 2026 WNBA Finals opened on Saturday with the Golden State Valkyries earning a 68-64 win over the Atlanta Dream to take a 1-0 series lead. It is the Valkyries' first WNBA Finals win and brings them one step closer to a championship in just their second season in the league.