Kenyan basketball star Madina Okot missed out on a chance to become a WNBA champion after her Atlanta Dream side lost 68-63 to Golden State Valkyries in a historic Game 7 of the 2026 Finals on Saturday night.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe defeat at Chase Center in San Francisco ended Atlanta's championship hopes, with Golden State claiming their maiden WNBA title just two seasons after joining the league.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077645##Okot, who has been part of Atlanta's maiden Finals campaign, did not feature in the decisive encounter, having been listed as unavailable through a coach's decision.The Kenyan's side had an opportunity to make history but were undone by a remarkable second-half performance from Gabby Williams, who scored 30 points to lead Golden State to victory and claim the Finals Most Valuable Player award.Williams had managed just two points before the break but exploded after halftime, pouring in 28 points in the second half, including 15 in the third quarter, to turn the contest around.Madina Okot's WNBA title dream back on track as Atlanta go 2-1Atlanta had taken a six-point advantage into halftime, leading 30-24, and extended their advantage to nine points in the third quarter before the hosts fought back.With the scores tied at 55-55 late in the fourth quarter, Williams produced a decisive three-pointer before adding two free throws to give Golden State control.Veronica Burton then converted two late free throws to seal the five-point victory.Stars Abroad: Obiero strikes as Carlisle extend unbeaten run to seven gamesJordin Canada led Atlanta with 18 points, while Allisha Gray added 16. Angel Reese contributed eight points and 12 rebounds, but the Dream could not prevent Golden State from completing their comeback.The victory made the Valkyries the first expansion franchise to win the WNBA championship in just their second season. The encounter was also the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history.The defeat brings an end to a remarkable season for Okot in which she was part of an Atlanta side that reached the biggest stage in women's basketball, even though she did not feature in the championship decider.