M-V-P chants for Stokes follow Game 5 Finals win

14 blocks set Finals series record in Game 4

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

M-V-P chants breaking out postgame for Kiah Stokes, who has certainly played like it this series Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: Golden State took Game 5, 64-55, to move within one win of a championship in its second season. M-V-P chants for Kiah Stokes broke out postgame as the home crowd stayed loud.

Why it matters: Stokes set the Finals series record with 14 blocks in Game 4, passing Brittney Griner. The second-season Valkyries sit one win from a title, with Stokes previously recognized as one of the WNBA's top screeners.

By the numbers: 14 blocks set Finals series record in Game 4; 64-55 final in Game 5; 3 three-pointers for Stokes in Game 5.

What to watch: Golden State can clinch the championship in Game 6. Stokes' rim protection and outside shooting remain the matchup to track.

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@AlexaPhilippou 2026-10-27T02:21:39.009932+00:00

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