68-64. The Valkyries strike first

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in San Francisco on Saturday, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals series.

Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 26 points at the Chase Center to secure the victory in the opening game.

The matchup marks a significant milestone for the franchise, taking place during only the team's second season of existence.