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Sat, October 3, 2026 at 5:38 AM UTC·

Valkyries a win away from dethroning A’ja Wilson, Aces

The Golden State Valkyries have held serve on their home court at Ballhalla, and now they are just one win away from their first-ever trip to the WNBA Finals. After a hot start on Wednesday night, Golden State had to survive a furious comeback from the Las Vegas Aces to get an 83-81 win and take a 2-0 series lead in the semifinals. The Valkyries […] The post Valkyries a win away from dethroning A’ja Wilson, Aces appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What must change for the Aces in Game 3? Breaking down the matchup with Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries protected home court and now are one game away from the WNBA Finals. Here are keys to Game 3.

Aces face stunning elimination threat after Valkyries' dramatic playoff win

Golden State survived a furious Las Vegas comeback, and the Aces now face a potentially shocking postseason exit.

Valkyries don’t let Aces split with 83-81 win

The Aces made a furious comeback, but the Valkyries held on to take a 2-0 series lead, 83-81

Aces vs. Valkyries player stats, box score and play-by-play for Game 2

The Aces couldn't solve the Valkyries defense in Game 1 but they'll get another shot in Game 2.

Golden State looks to finish out semifinals against Las Vegas in game 3

Golden State Valkyries (32-12, 15-8 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (31-13, 17-6 Western Conference)Las Vegas; Friday, 9:30 p. EDTWNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS: Valkyries lead series 2-0BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Valkyries look to clinch the series over the Las Vegas Aces in game three of the WNBA playoffs semifinals.

Tiffany Hayes provides 21-point spark off the bench as Valkyries take 2-0 lead over Aces in WNBA semifinals

Game 3 will be held on Friday night, with Golden State going for the sweep.

Kiah Stokes is the Valkyries' unsung hero as maiden Finals berth looms

Maybe the Aces would like a do-over here.

The Aces are on the ropes; need a historic turnaround to keep title defense alive

SAN FRANCISCO – If the Las Vegas Aces want to go back-to-back again, they will have to do something never done before.

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Valkyries take Game 2 for 2-0 semifinals lead, can clinch first finals berth in Las Vegas

In the battle of depth versus star power, depth has the advantage through two games of the WNBA semifinals. A’ja Wilson might be the best player alive — the Golden State Valkyries readily concede it — but the Valkyries have so many more players who can survive the crucible of playoff basketball than the Las Vegas Aces. That’s how the Valkyries took a 2-0 lead over the defending champions with an 83-81 win Wednesday at Chase Center in San Francisco. Golden State took control early, building a 17-

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Veronica Burton Explains Clutch 3 That Lifted Valkyries Past Aces

Veronica Burton explained the thinking behind her go-ahead 28-footer with 41.5 seconds left in Golden State's Game 2 win over Las Vegas.

Veronica Burton’s gutsy shot shows why Valkyries have defending champs on ropes

SAN FRANCISCO — The ball taunted the audience as it sauntered from the fingertips of Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton toward the rim. Neither the intensity of a game tied at 76, nor the urgency of the dwindling final minute, could speed up its trajectory. Quite the opposite. The rock seemed to hang in the air, slow enough to count its revolutions, as if to savor the impact its landing would have on WNBA history, “Whoo, child, let me tell you something,” Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes

Angel Reese Tells Paige Bueckers 'You a STAR' Following Dallas Wings Playoff Exit

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“Very Scrappy Team”: A’ja Wilson’s Teammate Voices True Feelings After Valkyries Place Aces on the Brink of Elimination

The Las Vegas Aces knew exactly what needed to change after their Game 1 loss in the five-game semifinal series. They needed more fight, more movement and, most importantly, more presence on the glass.

What A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart must do that has never happened before to reach the WNBA Finals

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are both one win away from meeting in the WNBA Finals after taking 2-0 leads in their respective best-of-five semifinal series. Angel Reese led the Dream to a 101-98 overtime win on Wednesday night, finishing with 23 points and seven rebounds.

Aces 'Believe' They Can Pull Off Historic Semifinals Comeback vs. Valkyries

The Aces have a tall task ahead of them.

Powered by Ballhalla, plus a big shot from Veronica Burton, the Golden State Valkyries go up 2-0 on the Las Vegas Aces

A go-ahead triple from Veronica Burton gave the Valkyries the Game 2 win, and a 2-0 WNBA semifinal lead over the Aces.

"Exhausted": Natalie Nakase Provides Locker Room Insight After Valkyries Hold Off Aces Rally to Take 2-0 Lead

The Golden State Valkyries were running on fumes by the time Game 2 reached its frantic final minutes. And while they ultimately held off the Aces to take a commanding 2-0 series lead, Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase admitted that the team was absolutely exhausted, even as they somehow found enough left in the tank to survive the Aces’ furious fourth-quarter push.

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