Steve Kerr had a front-row seat for one of the most dramatic nights in the WNBA Finals, and the Warriors coach didn’t hide how much he enjoyed it.
"The drama, the grit... just typical Game 7. ... Gabby Williams just erupting in that second half is amazing to watch. ... We're so excited for the Valkyries, for Natalie Nakase, for everybody involved."
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr on the Valkyries capturing their first-ever…
Golden State’s coach was thrilled for Gabby Williams and the Golden State Valkyries after they beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 on Saturday at Chase Center, clinching the franchise’s first title in just its second season. The finish came down to the final seconds, with Veronica Burton knocking down two free throws with 5.1 seconds left to put the game away.
Williams was the difference-maker. She poured in 30 points, 28 of them in the second half, and also finished with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks to earn Finals MVP honors. Kerr came away especially impressed by the way she took over when the pressure was at its highest.
“The drama, the grit. Just typical Game 7.
Finding a way. Gabby Williams just erupting in that second half was amazing to watch,” said Kerr in a media conference.
Kerr also made clear he appreciated the battle Atlanta brought to the stage, even as the Valkyries completed the job. He called the title run “remarkable” and spoke about how much he values games with that kind of tension and stakes.
“As a basketball fan, I think you just embrace games like that. Just watching what it takes, the competitive desire of both teams, and everything on the line, and how fun it is for us as fans and how incredibly stressful it is for the teams involved,” added Kerr.
“We're so excited for the Valkyries, for Natalie (Nakase), for everybody involved. It's just an incredible turnaround.”
Williams also carved out a place in league history with her performance. She joined Penny Taylor as the only players in WNBA Finals history to score 30 points in a winner-take-all game.
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