The Golden State Valkyries secured their first WNBA championship on Saturday, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a decisive Game 7 of the finals.
The victory, played on October 31, capped a historic season for the expansion franchise, which entered the league this year.
Both teams traded leads throughout the contest, but the Valkyries pulled away in the final minutes behind strong defensive stands and clutch free throws.
The Dream, making their first finals appearance since 2013, fought back from a double-digit deficit but could not complete the comeback.
With the win, Golden State becomes the first expansion team to win the title in its inaugural season since the league's early years.
