{
  "id": 11672155,
  "title": "Gabby Williams refused to be denied in Game 3, guiding the Golden State Valkyries to a first-ever WNBA playoff series win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/gabby-williams-refused-to-be-denied-in-game-3-guiding-the-golden",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T11:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gabby-williams-refused-denied-game-113500811.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Game 3 of the WNBA playoff series, the Golden State Valkyries defied the odds and secured their first-ever series victory over the Dallas Wings. The Wings dominated the game, scoring 20 consecutive points in the second quarter, seemingly setting themselves up for an upset run. However, Gabby Williams and the Valkyries refused to be denied.\n\nVeronica Burton sparked the comeback, ending Golden State's scoring drought and setting the stage for a Valkyries 14-4 run that narrowed the gap to five points before the fourth quarter. Gabby Williams then took control, scoring 11 of her 19 points in the final frame, including the decisive mid-range jumper with just under 90 seconds left on the clock. With this crucial victory, the Valkyries claimed their first-ever WNBA playoff series win, 77-73.\n\nTiffany Hayes praised Gabby Williams for her leadership, stating, \"Big shot Gabby. She’s our dog, she’s our leader and she’s the one we go to, and she showed you exactly why.\" Williams acknowledged the team's belief in her during critical moments, expressing her gratitude for being trusted to take the ball in crucial situations.\n\nThe Valkyries will now face the Las Vegas Aces, the No. 3 seed, in the semifinals. Despite being the second seed, Golden State had lost all three regular-season games against the Wings. While the Wings' regular-season record was impressive, they struggled to progress past the first round in their previous season. However, the competitive nature of this series, led by Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers, showcased the Wings' resilience and determination.",
  "summary": "The Valkyries win a Game 3 thriller, and their first-ever WNBA playoff series, thanks to the heroics of Gabby Williams.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}