Golden State Valkyries edge Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of WNBA Finals
Photo: The GuardianHow the sides differ Left sources stress Williams's late scoring and defense; alternative sources focus on Gray's injury; right sources highlight Curry and pregame moments.
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday, taking a 1-0 series lead at Chase Center. Gabby Williams scored 26 points, including two free throws with 4.1 seconds left to seal the win. The hosts overcame 32% shooting, while Atlanta's Allisha Gray scored 19 but the Dream fell short late.
Gray had been declared available about 30 minutes before tip-off after missing most of the semifinals with a hand injury. Before the game, both teams left the court for the national anthem and returned seconds later, and Steph Curry wore a jersey honoring Valkyries star Veronica Burton. Left-leaning coverage centers on Williams and the defensive struggle, alternative coverage on Gray's availability and where to watch, and right-leaning coverage on the pregame atmosphere and Curry's gesture. The series continues with Golden State ahead.
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Leads with Gabby Williams's scoring and late free throws, and with the defensive, low-scoring nature of the game. Coverage centers on the on-court result.
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Leads with Allisha Gray's last-minute availability after a hand injury, and with guidance on where to watch the championship series.
Leads with Steph Curry wearing a Veronica Burton jersey and the pregame atmosphere at Chase Center, including the anthem walkout.