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ever WNBA Finals berth – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Key Points:
- The Golden State Valkyries have advanced to the WNBA Finals in just their second year, sweeping the Las Vegas Aces 3-0 in the semifinals with an 87-77 overtime win in Game 3.
- Kayla Thornton led the Valkyries with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Kiah Stokes contributed a double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks.
- The Valkyries will face the Atlanta Dream, who also swept their semifinal series, in the Finals starting Saturday, October 17, with Golden State holding home-court advantage.
- Despite trailing early in Game 3, Golden State mounted a 17-0 run in the third quarter and outscored the Aces 16-6 in overtime, fueled by Gabby Williams’ 16 points, including eight in OT.
- The Valkyries made the playoffs in their inaugural 2025 season but lost in the first round, marking significant progress with this Finals appearance in Year 2.
