
Victorious in Game 5 (64-55) against the Atlanta Dream, Gabby Williams' Valkyries lead 3-2 in the WNBA finals.
The Golden State Valkyries, led by Frenchwoman Gabby Williams, defeated the Atlanta Dream (64-55) in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, taking a 3-2 lead in the series.
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The WNBA Finals pit the Golden State Valkyries against the Atlanta Dream.
They are only one match away from victory. The Golden State Valkyries, a California franchise where French star Gabby Williams plays, won Game 5 of the WNBA finals, on the night of Monday October 26 to Tuesday October 27, against the Atlanta Dream (64-55). The Valkyries, who lead 3-2, are only one victory away from their first title.
The match was notably marked by high defensive intensity, before the Valkyries made the difference at the end of the match. Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton each scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds each. They were well supported by Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini, 12 points each.
Not in shooting success, Gabby Williams finished with 9 points (3 of 14 shooting, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 interceptions). Match 6, which will be the first title ball, is scheduled for Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. French time, on the Atlanta floor.
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