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Gabby Williams named MVP as the Golden State Valkyries win first WNBA championship

Gabby Williams led the Golden State Valkyries to their first WNBA championship with a stellar performance in Game 7 of the Finals. The 30-year-old star scored 28 of her team's 30 points in the final 20 minutes, breaking the WNBA Finals record for points in a half. Williams' 30 points propelled her to earn the prestigious MVP award for her outstanding play.

Despite falling short at the Olympics and FIBA World Cup, this was her first WNBA title. The championship victory came after a heart-stopping Game 7 win over the Atlanta Dream, 68-63. Williams, known for her defensive prowess, also contributed four blocks in the game.

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