Gabby Williams scores 16 in second quarter of WNBA Finals Game 1

Only five players had ever hit 15 in a Finals frame.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Gabby Williams (16p, 2a, 3 3s) WENT OFF in the 2Q 🔥 She becomes just the sixth player in WNBA Finals history to score 1 Via @NBA on X

What happened: Williams knocked down three three-pointers and dished two assists during her 16-point second-quarter surge as Golden State hosted Atlanta in the Finals opener. She went 6-of-13 from the field across the opening half while adding one rebound and one steal.

Why it matters: She becomes just the sixth player in WNBA Finals history to score 15 or more points in a single period. The outburst continues a postseason tear for Williams after she propelled the Valkyries into the championship series.

By the numbers: Second quarter: 16 PTS, 2 AST, 3 3PM. First half: 16 PTS, 6-13 FG, 1 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL. WNBA Finals history: 6th player to score 15+ points in a single quarter.

What to watch: Golden State and Atlanta close out the second half of Game 1 on NBC and Peacock with the opening game of the title series on the line.

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