Burton's go-ahead bucket puts Valkyries up 67-65 in decider

Golden State later claimed the last semifinal berth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 35m1 min read

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What happened: Veronica Burton scored to give Golden State a 67-65 lead in the deciding game of its first-round series with Dallas. The basket came with a semifinal trip on the line in the 2026 WNBA playoffs.

Why it matters: The series was tied 1-1, so the late swing carried season-ending weight for both sides. Golden State went on to win the series 2-1 and secure the final spot in the semifinals.

By the numbers: Dallas led 44-37 at halftime before Golden State rallied, and Burton had already hit a deep fourth-quarter three in Game 2 earlier in the series. The first-round matchup ended 2-1 after the deciding game turned on late possessions.

What to watch: Golden State moves on to the semifinals. Burton's late-game shot-making is the detail to watch after key scoring plays in the final two games of the series.

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@valkyries 2026-10-03T03:42:57.598451+00:00

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