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Gabby Williams Shines in Valkyries WNBA Title Win Over Dream

The Valkyries became the first WNBA team to win in just their second season as a franchise.

San Francisco -- Gabby Williams led the Golden State Valkyries to victory, scoring their final 11 points in the third quarter and a total of 30 points. The team clinched the WNBA championship with a hard-fought Game 7 win against the Atlanta Dream 68-63. Jordin Canada led the Dream with 18 points, Allisha Gray contributed 16 points, and Angel Reese added 8 points and 12 rebounds.

Gray managed to secure two free throws with just 11 seconds left, putting the Dream ahead, but Williams responded with a clutch 3-pointer, sealing the win for the Valkyries. Williams expressed her gratitude for the supportive team culture, saying, "All it took was good people." The sellout crowd at Chase Center erupted in celebration as the Valkyries celebrated their first championship in just their second season.

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