Kiah Stokes’ big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream 64-55 and within a win of WNBA title
Kiah Stokes scored 13 points and blocked three shots as Golden State held Atlanta to 29.2% shooting and forced 15 turnovers.
- The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 on Monday in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, moving within one win of their first franchise championship.
- With the series tied 2-2 entering the match, the second-year Valkyries relied on a defensive masterclass to break the deadlock and secure a 3-2 series lead.
- Center Kiah Stokes anchored the victory with 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, while Veronica Burton and Tiffany Hayes contributed 13 and 12 points respectively.
- WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Game 6 will take place Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Eastern at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, accommodating the Atlanta Hawks' schedule.
- Victory on Thursday would secure the Valkyries' inaugural title, whereas an Atlanta win forces a deciding Game 7 on October 31 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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With the WNBA Finals series tied 2-2, the Golden State Valkyries entered Game 5 knowing a victory would put them one win away from the title. And after a hard-fought 40-minute battle, the Valkyries secured a 64-55 victory at Chase Center to take a 3-2 series lead. However, the final score was only part of […]
Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream to take a 3-2 lead in WNBA Finals
Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots as the Golden State Valkyries moved within one win of a championship in their second season, beating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night.
Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream, 64-55; one win away from WNBA title
Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots as the Golden State Valkyries moved within one win of a championship in their second season, beating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night.
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