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Valkyries Hold 68-64 Lead After WNBA Finals Game 1

The Golden State Valkyries lead the Atlanta Dream 68-64 after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, with Game 2 scheduled for Monday night at the Chase Center.

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The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, putting them ahead in the series for the championship title.

Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Monday night at the Chase Center, where the champion will be determined if the series continues.

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  1. CBS Sports — Headlines2026 WNBA playoffs bracket: Valkyries beat Dream in Game 1 to win first Finals game in franchise history
  2. ca.sports.yahoo.comNo. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa considered day-to-day with ankle injury
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The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

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Game 2 of the WNBA Finals is scheduled for Monday night at the Chase Center.

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