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Golden State Valkyries advance to WNBA Finals after sweeping Las Vegas Aces

WNBA Finals Golden State Valkyries Las Vegas Aces A’ja Wilson basketball playoffs

The Golden State Valkyries have advanced to the WNBA Finals after sweeping the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in a three-game semifinal series. The Valkyries secured their spot with an 87-77 overtime victory in Game 3, making them the fastest expansion franchise in league history to reach the championship round.

In the decisive Game 3, Kayla Thornton led Golden State with 18 points, while Gabby Williams contributed 16 points, including critical scoring in overtime. The Valkyries overcame an early deficit by utilizing a strong third-quarter defensive run. For the Aces, A’ja Wilson—who was recently honored with an unprecedented fifth WNBA MVP award—finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

The Valkyries will face the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals, beginning October 17. The Dream advanced to the finals after sweeping the New York Liberty in their respective semifinal series.

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Atlanta Dream · A’ja Wilson · Chase Center · Gabby Williams · Golden State Valkyries · Kayla Thornton · Las Vegas Aces · Veronica Burton · WNBA

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