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Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise history in thrilling Game 7 victory over Atlanta

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Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise history in thrilling Game 7 victory over Atlanta
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The Golden State Valkyries secured their first WNBA championship by defeating the Atlanta Dream in a Game 7 victory. This win concludes a record-breaking season for the league in terms of viewership and attendance.

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The WNBA's growth in popularity and the success of the Valkyries in their second season highlight a significant shift in the commercial viability of women's professional sports.

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The Golden State Valkyries brought to a conclusion a WNBA season that shattered viewership and attendance records with their first WNBA championship Saturday in a thrilling 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 7.Golden State star Gabby Williams paced the Valkyries with 30 points, 4 blocks and 3 steals in 38 minutes."All we heard last year: We don't have no stars, we don't have no talent," Williams said after the game. "Yeah right. We got good people. We got winners."Jordin Canada led the Atlanta Dream in scoring with 18 points, adding 5 assists and 4 rebounds. Atlanta superstar Angel Reese struggled throughout the game, finishing with 8 points on 3-of-7 shooting in 33 minutes. The victory was the first for a team in a Game 7.

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