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WNBA playoffs: Aces and Valkyries advance to semifinals

WNBA playoffs Las Vegas Aces Indiana Fever Golden State Valkyries A’ja Wilson

The WNBA playoffs are underway with major results from the first round. The defending champion Las Vegas Aces eliminated the Indiana Fever in a three-game series. A’ja Wilson dominated the series, notably scoring 36 points in the decisive 94-83 Game 3 victory. Following the elimination, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark announced she will skip the LPGA Pro-Am to recover from an intense basketball schedule, and she is scheduled to appear as a guest picker for ESPN’s College GameDay in Iowa City.

In another first-round matchup, the Golden State Valkyries secured the first playoff series win in franchise history by defeating the Dallas Wings 77-73 in Game 3. Despite trailing by 16 points during the game, the Valkyries completed a second-half comeback led by Gabby Williams, who scored 19 points. The Valkyries will now advance to a best-of-five semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces.

Off-court, Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox stated that player Sophie Cunningham’s recent controversial comments regarding trans athletes will have ‘no bearing’ on the team’s offseason decisions regarding her free agency.

Entities

A'ja Wilson · A’ja Wilson · Caitlin Clark · Dallas Wings · Golden State Valkyries · Indiana Fever · Las Vegas Aces · Nike · WNBA

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Dallas Wings 104-80 in Game 1 of the playoff series.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Valkyries averaged 8,197 more fans per game than the MLB Athletics. sportsradioservice.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points in Game 1.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Valkyries made 18 of 36 three-point attempts in Game 1.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The WNBA loses between $40 million and $50 million per season. sportsradioservice.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Golden State Valkyries averaged 18,064 fans per game during the 2026 regular season. sportsradioservice.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Valkyries scored 37 points in the second quarter of Game 1, setting a WNBA record.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Paige Bueckers scored 21 points for the Dallas Wings in Game 1.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Gabby Williams scored 19 points for the Valkyries. martineztribune.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Arike Ogunbowale led all scorers with 30 points for the Dallas Wings. martineztribune.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] This victory marks the first playoff series win in the Valkyries franchise history. martineztribune.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Dallas Wings 77-73 in Game 3. martineztribune.com

Sources

Famous five chase guaranteed Aussie WNBA ring | Basketball. com. au [www.basketball.com.au]
Sophie Cunningham vor ungewisser Zukunft: Nach Fever-Aus wird die WNBA-Spielerin Free Agent - Diebewertung [www.diebewertung.de]
WNBA Golden State Valkyries attendance is larger than MLB Athletics [sportsradioservice.com]
Fever, Aces Meet in Game 3 With Season on the Line [timesng.com]
Wings Star Paige Bueckers Fights Back Tears During Emotional Postgame Press Conference - TMSPN [tmspn.com]
Caitlin Clark Skipping LPGA Pro-Am Following Indiana Fever's Playoff Exit [world-today-journal.com]
Valkyries look to break through against A’ja Wilson, Aces – [your]NEWS [yournews.com]
Caitlin Clark had one word for officiating in Fever’s Game 3 loss [www.chicitysports.com]
A’ja Wilson faz 36 e Aces elimina o Fever de Caitlin Clark [www.gazetaweb.com]
Valkyries take down Dallas 77-73 to advance to WNBA semis [martineztribune.com]
Valkyries defense was no match for Arike Ogunbowale in Game 2 | The IX Basketball [www.theixsports.com]
Paige Bueckers breaks down in postgame presser after heartbreaking playoff exit [awfulannouncing.com]
2026 WNBA Playoffs: Takeaways From the Valkyries-Wings Thriller [ballislife.com]
Une qualification vertigineuse pour Golden State [www.basketusa.com]
Wilson Surges in WNBA Finals MVP Prediction Markets [www.covers.com]
Caitlin Clark selected as guest picker for College GameDay [dailyiowan.com]
"No Bearing": Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox Addresses Sophie Cunningham's Off-Court Controversy [www.essentiallysports.com]
Tracking Caitlin Clark's College GameDay picks: Does the Fever star know ball? [fansided.com]
Valkyries advance after thrilling comeback [www.goldenstateofmind.com]
"I don't see the b*" - Myisha Hines-Allen Keeps A'ja Wilson Beef Brewing With Hilarious Troll Post [www.sportskeeda.com]
Bay Area couple creates Halloween-themed Valkyries tribute outside of their home [kioncentralcoast.com]
3 things as the Wings are eliminated in Game 3 in dramatic fashion, 77-73 [www.mavsmoneyball.com]
A’ja Wilson Apologizes to Teammates After Late Technical Foul in Indianapolis, but Las Vegas Aces Star Says a Fan Crossed a Line During Playoff Loss [northernarchitecture.us]
Caitlin Clark's surprising 'College GameDay' pick draws boos from Iowa fans [www.saturdaydownsouth.com]
Valkyries win instant classic: How Golden State pulled off 16-point comeback to advance [sfstandard.com]
Basket : Gabby Williams coiffe Wembanyama, 9 points d'écart ! [www.sport.fr]
Fever-Aces finale among most-watched WNBA playoff games [www.sportsmediawatch.com]
A’ja Wilson scores 36 as Aces eliminate Caitlin Clark and Fever [sportsration.com]
A'ja Wilson 'Cried A Lot' After Heated Clash With Indiana Fever Fan [theblast.com]
The Indiana Fever lost Game 3 the way they aren't supposed to lose. Now what? | The IX Basketball [www.theixsports.com]
'If She Brought Her Game, Not TikTok Jokes Fever Woulda Won': Sophie Cunningham's Mouth Gave A'ja Wilson Extra Motivation To Send Caitlin Clark Home [theshadowleague.com]
Aces End Fever Season With Game 3 Win [wibc.com]
How to watch Wings-Valkyries game 3 WNBA Playoffs for free tonight [www.al.com]
Sophie Cunningham Trashes A'Ja Wilson Over Incident With Indiana Fever Fan, Claims Wilson Is Getting 'LeBron James' Treatment By WNBA [brobible.com]
Where to watch Fever vs. Aces WNBA playoffs Game 3 for free today | Caitlin Clark [www.cleveland.com]
Caitlin Clark’s Season Comes To End In Bloody Fashion [dailycaller.com]
Caitlin Clark Faces $500 Fine After Indiana Fever's Playoff Elimination [gulfnews.com]
Kelsey Mitchell Subtly Hinted at Future Fever Decision After Playoff Loss [heavy.com]
How to watch Wings vs. Valkyries WNBA Playoffs Game 3 tonight on free streams, TV [www.lehighvalleylive.com]
Valkyries win! Golden State advances to semi-finals in comeback thriller [missionlocal.org]
Gabby Williams helps lead second-year Valkyries into WNBA semifinals against defending champion Aces [www.newsday.com]
WNBA Playoff Run Ends For Caitlin Clark And The Indiana Fever [Op-Ed] [newsone.com]
How to watch Fever, Caitlin Clark vs. Aces, A’ja Wilson today for FREE (10/1) [www.nj.com]
You can watch Valkyries vs Wings WNBA playoffs Game 3 live for free tonight - Here’s how [www.oregonlive.com]
How to watch Fever vs. Aces WNBA Playoffs Game 3 tonight on free streams and TV [www.pennlive.com]
Fever eliminated by Aces as Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell falter [www.sbnation.com]
Caitlin Clark Booed by Iowa Fans During College GameDay [www.si.com]
10 Huge Calls Indiana Fever Need to Make Next Offseason After 2026 WNBA Playoffs First-Round Exit [www.sportskeeda.com]
Where to watch Fever vs. Aces WNBA Playoffs Game 3 for free today [www.syracuse.com]
Fever GM Amber Cox defends Indiana fans: Criticism 'has no basis in reality' [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
WNBA Playoff Bracket 2026 Semifinals Matchups, TV, Live Stream Schedule [bleacherreport.com]
Far-left ESPN writer mocks Caitlin Clark for losing in the WNBA playoffs, says it proves she isn't a top gurad [www.foxnews.com]
Wings vs. Valkyries WNBA playoffs prediction, picks: Expect a rock fight in Game 3 [nypost.com]