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Valkyries beat Dream in Game 7 thriller to win WNBA Finals in just their second season

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Battifarano, A. (2026, November 1). Valkyries beat Dream in Game 7 thriller to win WNBA Finals in just their second season. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/31/sports/valkyries-beat-dream-in-game-7-thriller-to-win-wnba-finals/

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In the decisive Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday night, the Valkyries defeated the Dream 68-63 to claim their inaugural championship in just their second season. Gabby Williams was the top scorer with 30 points for Golden State as the teams battled through a tightly contested match. The Dream continue to search for their first league title.

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On October 29, 2026, the Atlanta Dream forced a decisive Game 7 in the WNBA Finals by beating the Golden State Valkyries 80-69. This was after the league moved Game 6 to an unusual lunchtime start at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate an NBA doubleheader, which nearly led to scheduling issues if the Dream had lost. Angel Reese and Allisha Gray played crucial roles in the victory with standout performances. The decisive Game 7 took place on November 1 in San Francisco, where the Valkyries won their first championship 68-63 behind Gabby Williams' stellar 30-point game. The Valkyries became the fastest franchise in North American sports history to win a title, completing this achievement just two seasons after joining the league.

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The WNBA has a new champion — and it’s one of the newest teams in the league. asserted

it → have → league

The Valkyries knocked off the Dream, 68-63, in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday night to win their first crown in just their second season of existence. asserted

Valkyries → knock → existence

Gabby Williams led the way with 30 points as Golden State won a back-and-forth thriller. asserted

State → lead → thriller

Atlanta is still looking for its first WNBA title. asserted

Atlanta → look → title

Valkyries beat Dream in Game 7 thriller to win WNBA Finals in just their second season

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