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Kiah Stokes, Veronica Burton urge Valkyries fans to call in sick for WNBA Finals Game 6

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The Golden State Valkyries are on the cusp of history, moving within one win of claiming their first title after beating the Atlanta Dream, 64-55, in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday at Chase Center. Veronica Burton had 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and four blocks, while Kiah Stokes added 13 points, […] The post Kiah Stokes, Veronica Burton urge Valkyries fans to call in sick for WNBA Finals Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Natalie Nakase issues stern reminder to Valkyries after WNBA Finals Game 5 win

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The Golden State Valkyries are just a win away from a historic title after beating the Atlanta Dream, 64-55, in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center on Monday. The Valkyries clamped down on defense, limiting the Dream to only 27% from the field. While it was not pretty, Golden State proved it […] The post Natalie Nakase issues stern reminder to Valkyries after WNBA Finals Game 5 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries’ Veronica Burton makes WNBA Finals history only matched by Diana Taurasi

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Veronica Burton pulled off an inspiring effort as she put together a historic performance in the Golden State Valkyries’ 64-55 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on Monday night. Burton has been playing in the league since 2022, going through her second season with the Valkyries. She has […] The post Valkyries’ Veronica Burton makes WNBA Finals history only matched by Diana Taurasi appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tiffany Hayes’ simple message after Valkyries’ Game 5 win will have fans hyped

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The Golden State Valkyries seized control of the WNBA Finals after beating the Atlanta Dream, 64-55, in Game 5 at Chase Center on Monday. The Valkyries, who have won back-to-back meetings, grabbed the lead, 3-2, in the best-of-seven series. The low-scoring affair worked in Golden State’s favor. Atlanta was held to just 29% from the […] The post Tiffany Hayes’ simple message after Valkyries’ Game 5 win will have fans hyped appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Veronica Burton, Kiah Stokes lead Valkyries past Dream in WNBA Finals Game 5

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The Atlanta Dream moved 10,000 tickets for the WNBA Finals Game 6 against the Golden State Valkyries within just a couple of hours. But those Dream fans will not be witnessing a coronation for the home team. Instead, they could see the Golden State Valkyries crowned champions after their 64-55 Game 5 win to take […] The post Veronica Burton, Kiah Stokes lead Valkyries past Dream in WNBA Finals Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries’ Kiah Stokes ties WNBA block record in Finals Game 5

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Kiah Stokes’ blocking efforts helped her make WNBA Finals history during the Golden State Valkyries’ 64-55 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 5 on Monday night. Stokes has been playing in the WNBA since 2015, going through her first year with the Valkyries. Despite not being a scorer, she asserted herself as a full-time […] The post Valkyries’ Kiah Stokes ties WNBA block record in Finals Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘WNBA Is Too Much of a Joke for This To Happen,’ ‘Not a Chance’ – Fans React As ESPN’s Holly Rowe Suggests NFL Stadium for Finals Game 6

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WNBA fans push back at ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe's suggestion that the league move Finals Game 6 to an NFL stadium.

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Valkyries make WNBA Finals history with Game 4 lineup

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The Golden State Valkyries made unique WNBA Finals history with their starting lineup in their 67-62 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 4 on Saturday afternoon. Golden State entered the contest trailing 2-1 in the series after losing Game 3 on the road. They needed a win in Game 4 to even up the […] The post Valkyries make WNBA Finals history with Game 4 lineup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Valkyries ‘kept punching’ to win WNBA Finals Game 4 vs. Dream

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ATLANTA– Of all the adjustments the Golden State Valkyries had to make heading into Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, down 2-1 in a hostile road environment, none were going to matter unless they rekindled their fire. Reconfiguring their spacing, cutting down on turnovers, guarding Angel Reese: none of it was going to translate unless […] The post How Valkyries ‘kept punching’ to win WNBA Finals Game 4 vs. Dream appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wings fans blast All-WNBA selections after Paige Bueckers First-Team snub

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Coach Jose Fernandez’s Dallas Wings lost 77-73 to the Golden State Valkyries in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs, leading to blame being assigned. The Wings got 17 points and six assists from star guard Paige Bueckers on a day when the Valkyries’ Kiah Stokes surpassed Brittney Griner and the WNBA announced its all-league […] The post Wings fans blast All-WNBA selections after Paige Bueckers First-Team snub appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries’ Kiah Stokes surpasses Brittney Griner, Sylvia Fowles for specific WNBA Finals record

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Kiah Stokes has been relentlessly active on the defensive side of the ball as she racked up blocks and ended up making WNBA history with her latest performance in the Golden State Valkyries’ 67-62 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday afternoon. Stokes has been playing in the […] The post Valkyries’ Kiah Stokes surpasses Brittney Griner, Sylvia Fowles for specific WNBA Finals record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries’ Gabby Williams reflects on animated huddle speech as Golden State prepares for Game 4

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ATLANTA– Gabby Williams leads by example. Whether it’s her draining momentum-changing triples, picking an opponent’s pocket like a cat burglar, or encouraging her teammates in their lowest moments, Williams has become the player, the star, the leader, the Golden State Valkyries model themselves after when the night is darkest. But sometimes leaders need to set […] The post Valkyries’ Gabby Williams reflects on animated huddle speech as Golden State prepares for Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Valkyries’ 2026 roster should shake out after training camp cuts

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OAKLAND– It’s been a productive two weeks of training camp for the Golden State Valkyries as they prepare for their second season in the WNBA. The practices have been intense, the competition level has been heated, and the vibes feel as high as ever. But a roster crunch is on the horizon as the regular […] The post How Valkyries’ 2026 roster should shake out after training camp cuts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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