Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase reportedly 'fine' after sideline collapse during Game 3 vs. Wings
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Key Points:
- Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase collapsed briefly during the final two minutes of their Game 3 win against the Dallas Wings but quickly recovered and continued coaching.
- The Valkyries reported Nakase was exhausted and light-headed but was fine afterward, with assistant coach Kasib Powell confirming she was in good spirits and ready for the upcoming WNBA semifinals.
- The Valkyries secured their first playoff series win in just their second season by overcoming a 16-point deficit, with star player Gabby Williams contributing 17 of her 19 points in the second half.
- Nakase, who won WNBA Coach of the Year last season, will lead the Valkyries against the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals, a team she previously coached as an assistant during their title runs.
