# Valkyries sweep Aces to reach WNBA Finals

> Golden State Valkyries stun Aces in overtime to win WNBA semifinals and advance to Finals.
- Title: Valkyries sweep Aces to reach WNBA Finals | Shortify
- Summary: Golden State Valkyries stun Aces in overtime to win WNBA semifinals and advance to Finals. Golden State Valkyries beat A’ja Wilson’s Aces 87-77 in overtime…
- Keywords: valkyries, aces, wnba, golden state, nate nakase, gabby williams, a’ja wilson, chase center, wnba finals, news, local, sweep
- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/09/golden-state-valkyries-sweep-wnba-finals
- Published: 2026-10-10T04:00:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: valkyries, aces, wnba, golden state, nate nakase, gabby williams, a’ja wilson, chase center, wnba finals, news, local
## Valkyries set up Finals showdown
Golden State Valkyries beat A’ja Wilson’s Aces to set up a Finals showdown with the Atlanta Dream.

> this is our time
## Overtime victory in Las Vegas
Golden State outscored the reigning champion Aces 16-6 in overtime to win 87-77 and complete the semifinal sweep.

> this is it
## Gabby Williams' overtime impact
Gabby Williams scored eight overtime points and secured two crucial steals to help the Valkyries win.

> we bout to have some bandwagoners
## Natalie Nakase's coaching
Coach Natalie Nakase said, 'This is a dream come true to be going to a Finals in our second year.'

> this is a dream come true to be going to a finals in our second year
## Valkyries' deep roster
The Valkyries have a deep roster with eight players scoring at least six points in the series.

> we ain’t get no love all season
## Key players in comeback
Tiffany Hayes and Kayla Thornton led the comeback with 21 points and 18 points respectively.

> i wasn’t worried at all
## Game 2 comeback
In Game 2, Golden State built a 17-point lead before trailing late and winning 83-81.

> when there’s a score like that
## Valkyries' financial milestone
CNBC valued the Valkyries at $1 billion in June, making them the first women’s sports organization to reach that mark.

> i think everyone that’s a part of this team
## Next game against Atlanta
The Valkyries will play the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on Saturday, Oct. 17.

> this is unimaginable
## Valkyries' championship timeline
Joe Lacob hired the Valkyries to win a championship within five years, a timeline the team has now met.

> this is what we expected
## Valkyries' future
The Valkyries have four wins left to reach the WNBA championship.

> we’re making history
## Key takeaway

Golden State Valkyries beat A’ja Wilson’s Aces 87-77 in overtime to reach WNBA Finals after sweeping semifinals.