WNBA Finals Game 1 discussion: Another way the Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries matchup is history-breaking
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WNBA Finals Game 1 discussion: Another way the Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries matchup is history-breaking
Rhyne Howard attempts to finish around Tiffany Hayes. | Getty Images Tip off of Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals demands a flashback to 2008 WNBA Finals. To win the franchise’s third title, the Detroit Shock swept the San Antonio Silver Stars, 3-0, in the Finals, with Katie Smith, the Shock’s best player, capturing Finals MVP honors. That’s significant to 2026, as Smith is the last best player on championship team to never become a regular-season MVP. The highest she ever finished in MVP voting...
Publisher:Swish Appeal
Lead articleArticle published:A first-time WNBA champion awaits as the Valkyries and Dream open the Finals
The WNBA will crown a first-time champion with the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream playing for the title in the best-of-seven series that starts Saturday. Golden State is looking to become the fastest expansion team in league history to win a championship as the Valkyries are only in their second year.
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