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Valkyries’ overcome 16-point second-half deficit to eliminate Dallas in thriller

Gabby Williams scored 19 points and Golden State held Dallas to 29 second-half points after overcoming a 16-point deficit.

  • On Friday, the Golden State Valkyries rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat the Dallas Wings 77-73 in a winner-take-all Game 3 at Chase Center, securing the franchise's first playoff series victory.
  • Trailing by 16 points midway through the third quarter, Golden State overcame a 20-0 Dallas run by tightening their defense and mounting a historic comeback in the high-pressure elimination contest.
  • Coach Natalie Nakase briefly collapsed during a fourth-quarter timeout but returned to successfully challenge a key call, while guard Gabby Williams scored 19 points, including a decisive 17-foot jumper with 1:17 remaining.
  • Securing a semifinals berth, the Valkyries will face the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces, with Game 1 of the best-of-five series scheduled for Sunday at Chase Center.
  • Attendance reached 18,064 at the clincher, showcasing the Valkyries' commercial growth in their second season as the expansion team prepares for their toughest challenge yet against Las Vegas.
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Golden State Valkyries erase 16-point deficit, stun Dallas Wings to reach WNBA semifinals

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