Gabby Williams gives Golden State late Game 3 lead over Dallas

The comeback became the franchise's first playoff series win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Gabby Williams (17p) to give Golden State the lead ‼️ Golden State leads Dallas by 3 with 0:07 to play in Game 3 on ESP Via @NBA on X

What happened: Williams scored to put Golden State up three with seven seconds left in Game 3 after reaching 17 points on the night. She later finished with 19 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, as Golden State completed the comeback against Dallas.

Why it matters: The basket flipped the game at the last possible moment and turned a tight finish into a series-clinching edge. It also extended a postseason run in which Gabby Williams has already fueled key Golden State swings against Dallas.

By the numbers: Williams had 17 points on the go-ahead basket and finished with 19, with 11 of those points coming in the fourth quarter. Golden State led by three with 0:07 left when she put them in front.

What to watch: Golden State moves on after closing out the series in Game 3. Dallas heads into the offseason after the late lead change decided the finish.

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