VAST VIEW Valkyries Stun League With Championship in Just Season Two, Williams Erupts for 28 Second-Half Points
Gabby Williams caught fire in the fourth quarter to carry Golden State past Atlanta in a 68-63 Game 7 thriller, delivering the expansion Valkyries a WNBA title and Williams the Finals MVP.
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The Golden State Valkyries capped a remarkable second season in the WNBA by winning the league championship, beating the Atlanta team 68-63 in a decisive Game 7, according to Yahoo Sports.
Forward Gabby Williams was named Finals MVP after an explosive performance, scoring 30 points in the game with 28 of them coming in the second half as she took over down the stretch to seal the victory.
The win marks the franchise's first title since joining the WNBA, an unusually fast rise for an expansion team. Fans celebrated the championship run as merchandise featuring the new title, including T-shirts and hats worn by players during the on-court celebration, quickly went on sale, Yahoo Sports reported.
Sources: Yahoo Sports · Yahoo Sports
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