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Valkyries display dominant defense, take 3-2 lead in WNBA Finals

The Golden State Valkyries returned to Ballhalla on Monday night for Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. And they depart San Francisco on the precipice of history. After 40 minutes of grueling defensive action, the Valkyries emerged with an emphatic…

By Brady Klopfer · Golden State Of Mind

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 3:14 AM

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The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 to take a 3-2 lead in the WNBA Finals.
Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton each scored a team-high 13 points for Golden State.
The Valkyries held Atlanta star Angel Reese to seven points on 2-of-something shooting and forced 35 turnovers across two games.

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The Golden State Valkyries moved within one win of their first championship by defeating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night. Natalie Nakase's squad produced a suffocating defensive display at Chase Center to claim a 3-2 series lead. Golden State dominated points off turnovers 21-6 and limited the Dream to just 29.2% shooting from the field.

Kiah Stokes led the Valkyries with 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, matching Veronica Burton's team-high 13 points. Atlanta's Angel Reese was restricted to seven points on two made field goals. Golden State can secure the title in Game 6 on Thursday at State Farm Arena.

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