Kayla Thornton & Gabby Williams on the Bounce Back Win Over Atlanta Dream

Kayla Thornton couldn't miss. And Gabby Williams couldn't stop talking about her.

Kayla Thornton and Gabby Williams break down Golden State's dominant 77-66 win over the league-leading Atlanta Dream on June 24, 2026 — a bounce-back performance after two straight losses where the Valkyries held Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard to just 20 combined points despite the pair averaging 38 together.

Thornton explains how playing free and trusting her teammates led to a 5-of-10 night from three, while Gabby credits the film session after Vegas for resetting the team's defensive attitude and communication. Williams also opens up about Veronica Burton's weight as a floor general, reminding her she's never carrying it alone — and gives Laeticia Amihere her flowers for seizing her moment off the bench with key blocks at the right time.

🏀 Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream | 2026 WNBA Season

00:00 – Defensive Effort & Holding Atlanta to a Season Low
00:29 – Going 15-for-32 From Three & What Was Working Offensively
01:10 – Kayla Thornton on Playing Free & Trusting Her Teammates
01:33 – Mentality Coming Off a Two-Game Losing Streak
01:52 – Shutting Down Gray & Howard Defensively
02:10 – Gabby on Veronica Burton: "She's Never Alone"
02:46 – Gabby Williams on What Makes Kayla Thornton Special
03:20 – Laeticia Amihere's Impact Off the Bench