Valkyries Sweep Defending Champion Aces to Reach WNBA Finals
The Golden State Valkyries swept the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in overtime Friday to become the fastest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals. They will meet the Atlanta Dream, who also completed a three-game semifinal sweep by defeating the New York Liberty.
Valkyries make history with Finals sweep
The Golden State Valkyries became the fastest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals, completing a three-game sweep of the defending champion Las Vegas Aces with an 87-77 overtime victory Friday night.https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/valkyries-secure-wnba-finals-spot-ot-win-aces-137152708
Kayla Thornton led Golden State with 18 points, while Gabby Williams scored eight points in overtime as the Valkyries closed out the series on the road.https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/valkyries-secure-wnba-finals-spot-ot-win-aces-137152708https://fieldlevelmedia.com/nba/nba-fiba-press-ahead-with-europe-plans-without-euroleague/
Atlanta also advances
The Valkyries will face the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals after Atlanta swept the New York Liberty in three games. Angel Reese had 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in the Dream’s 85-83 victory Friday night.https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2026/10/10/reese-howard-help-the-dream-sweep-liberty-and-advance-to-wnba-finals-for-first-time-since-2013/
The Finals matchup pairs an expansion franchise making its first championship appearance with an Atlanta team reaching the Finals for the first time since 2013.https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2026/10/10/reese-howard-help-the-dream-sweep-liberty-and-advance-to-wnba-finals-for-first-time-since-2013/