From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 30s
Valkyries' identity fading in WNBA Finals
Golden State Valkyries lose Game 3, trailing 2-1 in WNBA Finals.
In brief
Golden State Valkyries lose Game 3, trailing 2-1 in WNBA Finals. The Golden State Valkyries lost Game 3 of the WNBA Finals 97-71 to the Atlanta Dream, extending their losing streak and dropping the series to 2-1. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Valkyries' identity fading
The Golden State Valkyries lost consecutive games for the first time in two months, trailing the Atlanta Dream 2-1 in the WNBA Finals.
Game 3 loss details
The Valkyries suffered a 97-71 defeat in Game 3 at State Farm Arena, giving Atlanta a 2-1 series lead.
Atlanta's explosive performance
Atlanta scored 44 points in the paint to the Valkyries' 20, with a sellout crowd of 17,000 fans cheering every turnover.
Gabby Williams' struggle
Williams finished with 15 points but was 5 for 18 on her attempts, struggling with ball security.
Atlanta's dominance
Atlanta's 21-point lead with 4:30 left to play was sealed by a sellout crowd of 17,000 fans.
Valkyries' early struggles
The Valkyries starters combined for just four made field goals in the first half, with no points from three players.
Game 4 and 5 schedule
Game 4 is at 10 a.m. PDT Saturday in Atlanta, with Game 5 in San Francisco on Monday and Game 6 on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Valkyries' identity crisis
The Valkyries' identity, which carried them to an early lead, has vanished as they trail 2-1 in the WNBA Finals.
What it means
The Golden State Valkyries lost Game 3 of the WNBA Finals 97-71 to the Atlanta Dream, extending their losing streak and dropping the series to 2-1.
