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Valkyries Shock Aces in Semifinal Opener via Rebounding and Bench Depth
sports4 days ago

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.

via Defector|
#2026-wnba-playoffs#gabby-williams#golden-state-valkyries
Valkyries Stun Aces in Semifinals Opener, Seizing Series Lead Behind Rebounding Dominance
sports4 days ago

Valkyries Stun Aces in Semifinals Opener, Seizing Series Lead Behind Rebounding Dominance

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 71-60 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals at Chase Center on Sunday, October 4. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists, while Kiah Stokes recorded 14 rebounds and three blocks. The Aces, led by A'ja Wilson's 24 points, suffered their lowest-scoring game of the season and lost guard Jewell Loyd to a left leg injury. The Valkyries, who advanced after a late comeback against Dallas, now hold a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2 on Wednesday.

via CBS Sports|
#gabby-williams#golden-state-valkyries#las-vegas-aces
Valkyries clinch first playoff series as coach Nakase collapses then returns to lead 16-point comeback
sports6 days ago

Valkyries clinch first playoff series as coach Nakase collapses then returns to lead 16-point comeback

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase collapsed on the court during a timeout with 1:40 remaining in Game 3 against the Dallas Wings but returned to the bench to lead the team to a 77-73 victory. The win secured the franchise’s first playoff series victory and advanced them to the semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces. Assistant coach Kasib Powell confirmed Nakase was fine and would coach Sunday’s game, while The Athletic reported she had not eaten all day.

via The San Francisco Standard|
#dallas-wings#golden-state-valkyries#las-vegas-aces
Nakase collapses in final seconds of Valkyries' 16-point comeback win over Wings
sports6 days ago

Nakase collapses in final seconds of Valkyries' 16-point comeback win over Wings

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase collapsed on the court during a timeout with 1:40 remaining in Game 3 against the Dallas Wings. Despite the incident, she returned to the bench to coach the team to a 77-73 victory, securing the franchise's first playoff series win. Assistant coach Kasib Powell confirmed Nakase is fine and will lead the team against the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.

via NBC News|
#dallas-wings#golden-state-valkyries#kasib-powell
Nakase collapses during Valkyries' playoff clincher but returns for semifinal
sports6 days ago

Nakase collapses during Valkyries' playoff clincher but returns for semifinal

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase collapsed on the court during a timeout with 1:40 remaining in Game 3 against the Dallas Wings. Despite the incident, she remained on the bench to coach the team to a 77-73 victory, securing the franchise's first playoff series win. Assistant coach Kasib Powell confirmed Nakase is fine and will lead the team against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.

via USA Today|
#dallas-wings#golden-state-valkyries#kasib-powell
Ogunbowale's 45-Point Explosion Forces Decider in WNBA Playoffs
sports8 days ago

Ogunbowale's 45-Point Explosion Forces Decider in WNBA Playoffs

Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points to lead the Dallas Wings to a 108-100 overtime victory over the Golden State Valkyries, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3. After a poor Game 1 performance, Ogunbowale took over the offense, scoring 22 points in the fourth quarter and overtime. Her game-tying three-pointer with seconds left in regulation sent the game to extra time, where she secured the win despite a late flagrant foul incident. The victory saved the season for the No. 7 seed Wings against the No. 2 seed Valkyries.

via Defector|
#arike-ogunbowale#dallas-wings#golden-state-valkyries
Valkyries Dominate Wings in 104-80 Ballhalla Playoff Opener
sports11 days ago

Valkyries Dominate Wings in 104-80 Ballhalla Playoff Opener

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Dallas Wings 104-80 in Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA first-round playoffs, securing their first true home playoff victory at Chase Center. The second-seeded Valkyries, led by Cecilia Zandalasini’s 22 points and Tiffany Hayes’s 21-point bench performance, outscored Dallas 37-11 in the second quarter. Despite Paige Bueckers scoring 21 points on 9-of-10 shooting for the seventh-seeded Wings, Dallas could not overcome Golden State’s defensive intensity and 18 made three-pointers. The series shifts to Dallas for Game 2 on Wednesday, with a potential Game 3 returning to San Francisco.

via Defector|
#2026-playoffs#dallas-wings#golden-state-valkyries
sports13 days ago

2026 WNBA Playoffs Feature Record Parity as Lynx, Aces, and Valkyries Battle for Title

The 2026 WNBA postseason is defined by unprecedented parity, with the top eight teams separated by only seven games. The Minnesota Lynx are the unanimous favorite to win the championship, but the Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries present strong challenges. First-round matchups include a rematch of the 2024 Finals between the Lynx and New York Liberty, and a star-studded clash between the Aces and Indiana Fever.

via ESPN|
#golden-state-valkyries#las-vegas-aces#minnesota-lynx
2026 WNBA Playoffs: Experts Unanimously Pick Lynx to End Title Drought in Wide-Open Field
sports13 days ago

2026 WNBA Playoffs: Experts Unanimously Pick Lynx to End Title Drought in Wide-Open Field

The 2026 WNBA playoffs feature the most compressed seeding gap in recent history, with the No. 1 and No. 8 seeds separated by just seven games. Despite this parity, experts from CBS Sports and The Guardian unanimously predict the Minnesota Lynx will win the championship. The Lynx, led by rookie Olivia Miles and coach Cheryl Reeve, are favored to overcome a deep field that includes the Las Vegas Aces, Golden State Valkyries, and New York Liberty. First-round matchups include a rematch of the 2024 Finals between Minnesota and New York, and a high-profile clash between the Aces and Indiana Fever.

via cbssports.com|
#golden-state-valkyries#las-vegas-aces#minnesota-lynx
WNBA Playoffs: Lynx, Aces, and Valkyries Face Critical Matchups in Tight Bracket
sports14 days ago

WNBA Playoffs: Lynx, Aces, and Valkyries Face Critical Matchups in Tight Bracket

The 2026 WNBA playoffs feature a historically tight bracket where the top eight teams are separated by only seven games. Key matchups include the Lynx versus the Liberty, the Valkyries against the Wings, the Aces facing the Fever, and the Dream dueling the Mystics. While the Aces and Lynx are favored, defensive struggles and injury concerns could allow upsets in these best-of-three series.

via Sports Illustrated|
#golden-state-valkyries#las-vegas-aces#minnesota-lynx
2026 WNBA Playoffs Begin Sunday with Tight Bracket and Record-Breaking Season
sports14 days ago

2026 WNBA Playoffs Begin Sunday with Tight Bracket and Record-Breaking Season

The 2026 WNBA playoffs open Sunday with a historically tight seeding gap. The Golden State Valkyries secured the No. 2 seed after a late comeback against the Los Angeles Sparks, setting a bracket where the top eight teams are separated by only seven games. The Minnesota Lynx hold the No. 1 seed and home-court advantage throughout the postseason, while the Las Vegas Aces aim for a fourth title in five years. The first round features four best-of-three series, with the Finals set to be a best-of-seven for the second time in league history.

via CBS Sports|
#golden-state-valkyries#las-vegas-aces#minnesota-lynx
Sex-Toy Disruption Halts WNBA Game as Sky Beat Valkyries 73-70
sports1 month ago

Sex-Toy Disruption Halts WNBA Game as Sky Beat Valkyries 73-70

The Chicago Sky edged the Golden State Valkyries 73-70 in a WNBA game that was halted in the third quarter after several sex toys were thrown onto the court. Sky guard Natasha Cloud condemned the spectators as 'weak' and 'lame,' noting the incident followed another disruption the previous day; Sydney Taylor hit a late 3 to seal the Sky win.

via The New York Times|
#chicago-sky#golden-state-valkyries#natasha-cloud