Valkyries’ overcome 16-point second-half deficit to eliminate Dallas in thriller
Gabby Williams scored 19 points and hit the go-ahead shot as Golden State erased a 16-point deficit and held Dallas to 29 second-half points.
- On Friday, the Golden State Valkyries secured their first playoff series win in franchise history, rallying from a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat the Dallas Wings 77-73 at Chase Center.
- Trailing by 16 points, the Valkyries surged behind forward Gabby Williams, who scored 11 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead 17-foot jumper with 1:17 remaining.
- Assistant coach Kasib Powell confirmed coach Natalie Nakase was "fine" and in good spirits after she briefly collapsed to her knees during the fourth quarter, though she remained to finish coaching.
- Advancing to the best-of-five semifinals, the Valkyries will host the defending champion Las Vegas Aces for Game 1 this Sunday at Chase Center.
- Securing the number two seed in only their second season, the expansion franchise energized the Bay Area fan base and established a significant milestone for the team.
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Golden State hosts Las Vegas with 1-0 series lead
The Golden State Valkyries host the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the fifth time this season. Golden State is 15-8 against the Western Conference, and Las…
Joe Lacob Hails Gabby Williams As 'Best Player In World' After Valkyries Beat Aces
Gabby Williams posted 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists as the Golden State Valkyries beat the Las Vegas Aces 71-60 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals Sunday. Valkyries owner Joe Lacob praised her afterward. "Print this: Gabby Williams is the best player in the world," said Lacob. Williams scored or assisted on 36 of Golden State's points at Chase Center. She was just as effective on defense, holding the Aces to 4-of-14 shooting as the prima…
"We played like a**" - Becky Hammon Doesn't Mince Words On Aces' Brutal Loss To Valkyries In Playoffs Semifinals
Las Vegas Aces did not have the best start to the WNBA semifinals on Sunday. They played Game 1 of the second round of the postseason against the Golden State Valkyries and suffered a 71-60 defeat.
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