Kiah Stokes’ big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream 64-55 and within a win of WNBA title
Stokes added 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocks as Golden State held Atlanta to 55 points and forced 17 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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Angel Reese Has 'No Doubt' Atlanta Dream Can Force A Game 7 In WNBA Finals
USA Basketball Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are hoping to force a Game 7 in the ongoing WNBA Finals. Right now, the Georgia-based team is down 3-2 in a best-of-seven series against the newly formed Golden State Valkyries. Their next contest is October 29 at 12:30 PM ET at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. Before the game, several players, including Reese, Rhyne Howard, and veteran DeWanna Bonner, discussed their mindset going into the c…
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Cecil DailyValkyries look to clinch first WNBA title as they take a 3-2 series lead into Game 6 against Dream
ATLANTA (AP) — The Golden State Valkyries are hoping to clinch their first WNBA championship as they take a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Dream into Thursday's Game 6 of the Finals.
The Golden State Valkyries are only one win ahead of their first WNBA title. The team won five of the final series against the Atlanta Dream on Monday night with 64:55 and thus took the lead in the best-of-seven series with 3:2. Only in their second season could the franchise make an extraordinary success story.
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