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Valkyries Win WNBA Title in Second Season
Golden State Valkyries claim WNBA championship in their second season after overcoming Atlanta Dream in a seven-game series.
In brief
Golden State Valkyries claim WNBA championship in their second season after overcoming Atlanta Dream in a seven-game series. Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship in their second season after defeating Atlanta Dream 4-3 in the finals. Originally reported by Sfchronicle.
First Round: Valkyries Beat Wings
Golden State Valkyries defeated Wings 2-1 in first round with a 104-80 win in game one.
“the game was largely decided after the valkyries’ 37-point blitz in the second quarter”
Game Two: Wings Outscore Valkyries
Wings beat Valkyries 108-100 in overtime with a record-breaking 45-point game by Arike Ogunbowale.
“arike ogunbowale’s 45 points broke the wnba playoff record for the highest-scoring game”
Game Three: Valkyries Comeback
Valkyries rallied from 16-point deficit to win 77-72 with Veronica Burton’s 3-pointer and Gabby Williams’ 11 fourth-quarter points.
“veronica burton snapped a twenty zero dallas run with a stepback three pointer midway third quarter”
Semifinals: Valkyries Defeat Aces
Valkyries defeated Aces 3-0 with a 71-60 win in game one and a 83-81 win in game two.
“kiah stokes led three valkyries in double-digit rebounds with fourteen”
Game Five: Stokes Named Finals MVP
Stokes earned Finals MVP after scoring 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks in a 64-55 win over Dream.
“stokes finished with thirteen points three for four from three point range”
Game Six: Dream Lead by 25
Dream led by 25 points in first half before Williams scored 26 points to close gap to eight in fourth quarter.
“williams fueled a fourth quarter rally to close the gap to eight”
Game Seven: Valkyries Win Championship
Valkyries defeated Dream 68-63 in final game to claim WNBA championship in second season.
“gabby williams delivered a fifteen point third quarter to get them up forty five forty four going into the last ten minutes”
Championship Impact
Valkyries’ win marks their first WNBA championship in franchise history and second season.
“the valkyries’ second season crowning themselves wnba champions”
The big picture
Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship in their second season after defeating Atlanta Dream 4-3 in the finals.
