Gabby Williams drops 16 second-quarter points in Game 1 of 2026 WNBA Finals

Only the sixth player in Finals history with 15+ in a frame

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With 16 PTS in the 2Q, Gabby Williams has become only the sixth player in WNBA Finals history to record 15+ PTS in a qua Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Gabby Williams scored all 16 of her first-half points in the second quarter of Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream. She went 6-of-13 from the floor with three 3-pointers, adding two assists, one rebound, and one steal before halftime.

Why it matters: Williams becomes only the sixth player in WNBA Finals history to score at least 15 points in a single quarter, joining Seimone Augustus, Angel McCoughtry, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Jackie Young. The outburst from the same Gabby Williams who scored 16 points in the Women's World Cup final gives Golden State an immediate offensive spark in the series opener at home.

By the numbers: Williams at the half in Game 1: 16 PTS (all in 2Q), 6-13 FG, 3 3PM, 2 AST, 1 REB, 1 STL. WNBA Finals 15+ point quarter club: Seimone Augustus, Angel McCoughtry, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Jackie Young, and Gabby Williams.

What to watch: Golden State and Atlanta play the second half of Game 1 in the Bay to open the 2026 WNBA Finals.

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@WNBA 2026-10-17T20:48:25.602947+00:00

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