The Golden State Valkyries are officially up 1-0 in the 2026 WNBA Finals, kicking off the series with a 68-64 win over the Atlanta Dream! But before Gabby Williams even stepped onto the court for her Finals debut, she was already making a statement that had everyone buzzing.
Forget Warm-ups, It Was a Fashion Statement
Williams pulled out all the stops for her WNBA Finals debut, showing up to Game 1 on October 17th in a pregame look that was pure fire. She sported a white corset with shimmering gemstones and a purple satin miniskirt. White heels and oversized sunglasses completed the outfit, with her blonde braids styled half-up and half-down. The WNBA itself called it out on X, saying, “Now that’s how you make an entrance 🔥 This may be her first Finals appearance but Gabby Williams is ready for the big stage!” You just knew she was here to play after that kind of arrival!
“One of Our Closers” Stepped Up Big Time
Williams didn’t just look the part, she played it. She dropped an outstanding 26 points in Game 1, absolutely dominating her opening home win against the Dream. Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase was quick to praise Williams in the postgame press conference, calling her “one of our closers.” Nakase didn’t hold back, saying, “Gabby is one of the best players in the world. Like, hands down. She’s showing that when we need some buckets, she’s willing to go out there and get to her spots and take over. I think she’s showing it at the perfect time right now, and that’s what we need.” You can’t argue with that kind of praise when the player backs it up on the biggest stage!
The Road Ahead: Game 2 Looms
Even with a solid 1-0 lead, Williams isn’t resting on her laurels. After the game, she told NBC, “It feels like we’re not done yet.” That’s the mindset you love to see in the Finals! Game 2 of the WNBA Finals goes down Monday, October 18, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. If Game 1 was any indication, we’re in for an absolute battle, and Gabby Williams is ready to keep that momentum rolling.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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