Kaitlyn Chen hits 3-pointer to cap 9-0 Valkyries run in Finals Game 1

Golden State trails Atlanta 24-17 with Game 1 in progress.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Kaitlyn Chen letting it fly 😎 She knocks down the triple to cap off a 9-0 run by the @valkyries ATL-GSV | NBC & P Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Kaitlyn Chen knocked down a three-pointer to cap a 9-0 run by the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA Finals opener. The Game 1 matchup against the Atlanta Dream remains in progress with Atlanta holding a 24-17 edge.

Why it matters: Perimeter production off the bench gives Golden State an early lift in the opening game of the championship series. Answering early scoring stretches is key as both clubs contest the series opener.

What to watch: Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Dream and Valkyries continues on NBC and Peacock.

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