Golden State Valkyries coach collapses midgame during WNBA playoffs
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Key Points:
- Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase briefly collapsed on the court during a fourth-quarter timeout in Friday’s playoff win over the Dallas Wings but quickly recovered and continued coaching.
- Nakase, 46, was helped to her feet after falling to her hands and knees, appeared to hold her head, but did not speak to reporters postgame as is customary.
- Assistant coach Kasib Powell confirmed Nakase is "fine," noting she was talking and laughing afterward and will coach the upcoming Game 4 against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.
- The Valkyries won Game 3 by a score of 77-73 and are preparing to face the defending champions in the next round of the WNBA playoffs.
- The winner of the series between Golden State and Las Vegas will advance to the WNBA Finals against either the New York Liberty or the Connecticut Sun.
