What happened: Tiffany Hayes recovered a loose ball off an Atlanta turnover and set up Gabby Williams for a three-pointer during Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries.

Why it matters: Generating points off giveaways gives Golden State early momentum in the championship series opener against Atlanta. The same Tiffany Hayes who stayed locked in through the summer run continues to anchor Golden State's transition attack on the Finals stage.

What to watch: Atlanta and Golden State continue Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on NBC and Peacock.