Golden State Valkyries sweep Aces to reach WNBA Finals

Expansion franchise advances in its second WNBA season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

HISTORY CONTINUES! @valkyries ARE FINALS BOUND 😤⚔️ https://t.co/kiTu68UPzo Via @warriors on X

What happened: The Golden State Valkyries completed a sweep of the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Semifinals to secure a spot in the championship series. The clinching victory cemented the first conference title for the organization.

Why it matters: The result eliminates Las Vegas from the postseason and guarantees Golden State an opportunity to compete for a title in just its second year of existence.

By the numbers: The Valkyries secured the series sweep following an 83-81 win in Game 2 and a 71-60 victory in the opener.

What to watch: Golden State awaits its WNBA Finals opponent, as the Atlanta Dream currently lead their respective semifinal series.

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@warriors 2026-10-10T04:02:06.240193+00:00

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