Gabby Williams delivered a decisive fourth-quarter performance to lead the Golden State Valkyries to a 78-75 victory over the Atlanta Dream on June 27 in San Francisco. Williams scored 13 consecutive points in the final period and finished with 16 points overall, helping the Valkyries secure their second win against Atlanta in three days.

Kiah Stokes and Kaitlyn Chen each contributed 13 points for Golden State. Stokes also recorded seven blocks, marking her seventh game this season with three or more blocks before fouling out. Chen came off the bench to shoot 5-for-9 from the field, providing a critical scoring spark for the Valkyries.

For Atlanta, Jordin Canada led all scorers with a season-high 23 points. Angel Reese posted her 12th double-double of the season, tallying 15 points, 12 rebounds, and five steals. Tiffany Hayes added 12 points, while Veronica Burton scored 10. Rhyne Howard contributed nine points and moved into third place on the Dream’s all-time scoring list with 2,631 career points.

The tightly contested game reflected the ongoing competitive balance between the two teams. Williams’ accuracy in the closing minutes—shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from the field and 5-for-8 from the free-throw line in the final quarter—proved pivotal in overcoming Atlanta’s persistent efforts. The victory improved Golden State’s standing as they continue their season campaign. Meanwhile, Atlanta remains in contention with a 12-6 record, buoyed by standout performances from Canada and Reese.