The Golden State Valkyries etched their names into WNBA history on Saturday night, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 at Chase Center to claim the franchise’s first championship. In a decisive Game 7, Golden State closed out the best-of-seven series 4-3, silencing the home crowd in San Francisco and securing a banner for the organization. The victory marks a pivotal moment for the Valkyries, who overcame a deficit to take the final game and the title.
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Angel Reese, the Dream’s primary offensive weapon, had a night to forget when it mattered most. The All-Star finished with just eight points on 3-for-7 shooting, 12 rebounds, and four turnovers. Most critically, Reese did not attempt a single field goal and scored only one point in the fourth quarter, leaving Atlanta short-handed in the final minutes. Her performance was part of a concerning trend, as it was her fourth consecutive game where she committed more turnovers than she made field goals.
Across those four games, Reese shot 12-for-45 (26.7%) and turned the ball over 19 times, a statistical anomaly that highlighted the Dream’s offensive struggles under pressure. While the team’s protest during the national anthem in all seven games drew significant attention, the on-court execution ultimately decided the outcome. The Golden State Valkyries’ resilience in the final sequence of possessions proved decisive, ending Atlanta’s title hopes and cementing a new era in WNBA history.
Source: Fox News
