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With only one win over the Las Vegas Aces in their history, do the Golden State Valkyries have a chance of defeating the defending champs in the WNBA semifinals?

In their two-season history, the Golden State Valkyries have played the Las Vegas Aces seven times. They’re 1-6. That doesn’t bode well for their chances of beating the defending champions three times in five games in the WNBA semifinals, which…

By Cat Ariail · Swish Appeal

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Writer Cat Ariail analyzes whether the Golden State Valkyries can overcome the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals.
The Valkyries hold a 1-6 all-time record against the Aces, including an 0-3 record during the 2026 regular season.
Ariail highlights defense, bench depth, and star power as the three primary battlegrounds deciding the semifinal matchup.

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Writer Cat Ariail previews the WNBA semifinal series between the Golden State Valkyries and Las Vegas Aces, questioning whether Golden State can upset the defending champions. Golden State enters the series with a 1-6 all-time record against Las Vegas, including an 0-3 record during the 2026 regular season. The best-of-five series begins in San Francisco on Sunday.

Ariail argues that while Golden State features superior bench depth and the league's top regular-season defense, Las Vegas holds a decisive edge in playoff experience and elite star power. Highlighting the Aces' core of A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young, Ariail predicts Las Vegas will win the series 3-1 to advance to the WNBA Finals.

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