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              Lacob lauds Williams as world's best after Valkyries' Game 1 win

              Lacob lauds Williams as world's best after Valkyries' Game 1 win

              Gabby Williams scored 25 points and played lockdown defense in a performance that led Valkyries owner Joe Lacob to declare her the "best player in the world."
              DeWanna Bonner's intense halftime talk sparks Dream in win over Liberty

              DeWanna Bonner's intense halftime talk sparks Dream in win over Liberty

              DeWanna Bonner's fiery halftime message spurred the Dream in their 92-82 win over the Liberty in Game 1 of their series.
              2026 WNBA playoffs: Results, takeaways from semifinal Game 1s

              2026 WNBA playoffs: Results, takeaways from semifinal Game 1s

              How the semifinal series began -- and what Atlanta, New York, Golden State and Las Vegas all need to do in Game 2.
              Valkyries take Game 1 over the Aces

              Valkyries take Game 1 over the Aces

              Valkyries take Game 1 over the Aces
              WNBA playoffs 2026: Schedule, scores for every game

              WNBA playoffs 2026: Schedule, scores for every game

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              Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty - Game Highlights

              Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty - Game Highlights

              Watch the Game Highlights from Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty, 10/04/2026
              Canada's big day, team defense carries Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in WNBA semifinals

              Canada's big day, team defense carries Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in WNBA semifinals

              — Jordin Canada scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half and had five steals to help the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 92-82 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five WNBA semifinals series.
              Dream All-Star Allisha Gray exits Game 1 with hand injury

              Dream All-Star Allisha Gray exits Game 1 with hand injury

              Dream guard Allisha Gray was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's semifinal opener with a left hand injury.
              Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase adjusting routine after collapse

              Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase adjusting routine after collapse

              Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase is well enough to coach in the WNBA semifinals but said she is taking steps to deal with her extreme work ethic after she went down on the sideline in the first round.
              Valkyries' Janelle Salaun unanimous Sixth Player of the Year

              Valkyries' Janelle Salaun unanimous Sixth Player of the Year

              Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün has been unanimously voted the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year. The second-year player led all reserves with 12.7 points per game.
              Fever's Mitchell says she'll be 'selfish' with free agency call

              Fever's Mitchell says she'll be 'selfish' with free agency call

              Retaining unrestricted free agent Kelsey Mitchell is a top offseason priority for the Fever, according to general manager Amber Cox and coach Stephanie White.
              Fever GM defends fanbase: Attacks have no basis in reality

              Fever GM defends fanbase: Attacks have no basis in reality

              General manager Amber Cox defended the Fever fanbase during her end-of-season news conference, saying the "attacks on our fanbase have no basis in reality."
              WNBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Aces back as favorites after ousting Fever

              WNBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Aces back as favorites after ousting Fever

              The Las Vegas Aces are back to being the favorites for the WNBA title after advancing past the Indiana Fever.
              New York Liberty face the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals

              New York Liberty face the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals

              — Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty have been in this spot often in the last few seasons.
              Gabby Williams helps lead second-year Valkyries into WNBA semifinals against defending champion Aces

              Gabby Williams helps lead second-year Valkyries into WNBA semifinals against defending champion Aces

              — A year ago, the Golden State Valkyries made history by reaching the playoffs as an expansion team, then had to host their only home game nearly 50 miles away because Chase Center had been booked before they even existed by the Laver Cup tennis...
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