What happened: Golden State closed out the title behind Williams' perimeter shooting, including four 3-pointers in the deciding contest. Williams earned Finals MVP honors after directing the offense throughout the championship series.

Why it matters: The victory secures the first title in Valkyries Williams also joins teammate Kiah Stokes in pairing a WNBA championship with their previous collegiate national title at UConn.

What to watch: The Valkyries will host a championship parade on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 12 p.m. Golden State now enters the offseason preparing for its 2027 title defense.