Valkyries Shock Aces in Semifinal Opener via Rebounding and Bench Depth
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Las Vegas Aces 71-60 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals on October 4, 2026, at Chase Center. Despite losing all three regular-season matchups, the Valkyries leveraged superior bench depth and aggressive rebounding to overcome the Aces. Gabby Williams led the effort with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Kiah Stokes recorded 14 rebounds and four blocks. The Aces suffered a significant injury to Jewell Loyd and struggled with a poor shooting percentage, leading to a season-low 60 points.
