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Burton's 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead
Veronica Burton scored the go-ahead 3 and two late free throws as Golden State took a 2-0 series lead and moved one win from the finals.
- On Wednesday, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals, securing a 2-0 series lead and moving one win away from the WNBA Finals.
- Golden State dominated early, leading by 11 entering the final quarter, but the Aces rallied late with Chelsea Gray hitting a tying 3-pointer with 2:10 remaining in San Francisco.
- Tiffany Hayes led Golden State with 21 points, while Gabby Williams added 20; A'ja Wilson scored 24 points for Las Vegas in the losing effort.
- Veronica Burton sealed the victory by converting two free throws in the closing seconds after center Kiah Stokes blocked a layup attempt by Gray.
- The series shifts to Las Vegas for Game 3 on Friday, where the defending champion Aces attempt to stave off elimination against the surging Valkyries.
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Burton's 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead
Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and
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Not in our house: Valkyries take second game of WNBA semis as series heads to Vegas
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals and are one win away from a first trip to the finals. Not in our house: Valkyries take second game of WNBA semis as series heads to Vegas
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