The Golden State Valkyries edged the Las Vegas Aces 83–81 Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Chase Center. Tiffany Hayes scored a team-high 21 points. Golden State took a 2–0 lead in the WNBA semifinal series.
How the match unfolded
Gabby Williams contributed 20 points, five rebounds and three assists. The Valkyries’ reserves outscored the Aces’ bench 34–14. Golden State’s lead reached 17 points during the third quarter.
Las Vegas recovered to take a late fourth-quarter lead. Williams and Veronica Burton supplied key baskets as the Valkyries responded. Kiah Stokes blocked the final shot attempt with 0.3 seconds remaining.
CSB Take
Golden State needed another response after its large advantage disappeared. The closing plays showed the value of having several contributors in decisive possessions. The result placed the Valkyries one victory from advancing to the Finals.
