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Golden State Wins Its First WNBA Title

The Valkyries beat Atlanta in the final game of the series.

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Source: WNBA, 2026-10-31.

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Read and understand · 1/3Who won the deciding game?

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Golden State Valkyries. Golden State beat Atlanta in the seventh game.

Clue: The Golden State Valkyries have won their first WNBA basketball championship. They beat the Atlanta Dream 68–63 in the deciding seventh game on Saturday.

Read and understand · 2/3What did Gabby Williams do for Golden State?

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She scored 30 points. Williams scored 30 points and was named the best player of the finals.

Clue: Gabby Williams scored 30 points for Golden State. She was named the best player of the finals. The team won the title in only its second season.

Read and understand · 3/3In which season did Golden State win its first title?

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Its second season. The second paragraph says Golden State won the title in its second season.

Clue: Gabby Williams scored 30 points for Golden State. She was named the best player of the finals. The team won the title in only its second season.

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Why did Atlanta’s win in the previous game not give it the title?

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That win kept the series alive. Golden State then won the final game and took the championship.

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