WNBA playoffs: Valkyries finish sweep of Aces, reach Finals in second year of existence
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Key Points:
- The Golden State Valkyries swept the defending champion Las Vegas Aces with an 87-77 overtime win in Game 3, advancing to the WNBA Finals in just their second year.
- The Valkyries will face Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream, who also swept the New York Liberty, in a Finals matchup where both teams are seeking their first championship.
- Golden State's success is built on relentless defense and strong three-point shooting, with key contributions from Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, and Kiah Stokes, who effectively contained A'ja Wilson throughout the series.
- The Aces struggled with injuries and foul trouble, and this marks their first sweep loss since Becky Hammon became head coach, raising questions about the future of their championship window.
- Game 1 of the WNBA Finals is scheduled for Saturday, October 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
