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WNBA Finals 2026: Kiah Stokes, Valkyries shut down Dream in Game 5 to get within a win of first championship
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The Golden State Valkyries took a 3-2 lead in the WNBA Finals after a 64-55 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 5, putting them one win away from their first WNBA title in just their second season.
- The game was low-scoring and defensively intense, with the lowest combined first-half points in WNBA Finals history (47 points), and the Valkyries holding the Dream to only eight points in the second quarter.
- Kiah Stokes was a standout performer for Golden State, leading with 13 points, eight rebounds, and matching a postseason record with six straight games of at least three blocks.
- The Dream struggled offensively, shooting a season-low 29.2% and committing 17 turnovers, with Angel Reese limited to seven points and 15 rebounds, scoring only two points in the second half.
- Game 6 will be played Thursday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta at 12:30 p.m. local time, with strong fan support expected as the Dream fight to stay alive in the series.
