Gabby Williams sets playoff career highs with WNBA-best 36 points

First-round series returns to Ballhalla on Friday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

Making big plays in big moments. ⚔️ Gabby Williams with playoff career highs across the board, alongside her highest sc Via @valkyries on X

What happened: Williams delivered a 36-point line in Dallas, adding 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals and five made 3-pointers. The burst set new playoff highs in multiple categories and marked the biggest scoring output of her WNBA career.

Why it matters: The scoring jump gives Gabby Williams a bigger offensive load as the first-round matchup swings back home. In a postseason game, that kind of shot creation can reshape how the next contest is defended.

By the numbers: 36 points, 5 made 3-pointers, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals.

What to watch: The series resumes Friday at Ballhalla. Williams' scoring load will be a key thread as the matchup shifts venues.

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