Valkyries Sweep Aces to Reach 1st WNBA Finals
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Gabby Williams scored eight points in overtime as Golden State beat Las Vegas 87-77 to complete a semifinal sweep and reach its first Finals.
The Golden State Valkyries advance to their first-ever WNBA Finals to face Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream, beating the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in overtime for a semifinals sweep.
Golden State defeated the Aces 87-77 in overtime, ending a series that few would have expected to finish without a Las Vegas victory. The Valkyries overcame a late deficit before dominating the extra period 16-6, demonstrating the defensive intensity and depth that have defined their postseason run.
The Golden State Valkyries lead the Las Vegas Aces 2-0 after building a 17-point lead and holding on by two as the Aces tied the game down the stretch
LAS VEGAS – Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes is no stranger to the moment . When the lightest are brightest, and the pressure is the heaviest, the 37-year-old guard knows exactly what to do to change the tenor of a game.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Anything short of a WNBA championship is considered a disappointment for the Aces, so changes almost certainly are coming after Las Vegas was swept out of the semifinals by Golden State on Friday night.