Golden State Valkyries advance to WNBA Finals with 87-77 victory

The second-year expansion franchise swept the Las Vegas Aces to secure its first championship berth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

For the history books 🥹 Year two, and the @valkyries are Finals bound for the first time in franchise history. 2026 WN Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time in

Why it matters: Reaching the championship series in just year two marks a historic milestone for the organization. The Finals matchup is now set between Golden State and the Atlanta Dream.

By the numbers: The Valkyries have posted a 35-14 record this season, scoring 82.9 points per game while allowing 76.3.

What to watch: Golden State will prepare for its first WNBA Finals appearance against Atlanta.

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