Stokes records second block in Finals Game 5

Set Finals series blocks record in Game 4

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 41m1 min read

MEET HER AT THE RIM 😤 Kiah Stokes gets her second block of the game! ATL-GSV | USA Network | Peacock | #2026WNBAFinals Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Kiah Stokes turned away her second shot of the night in the Atlanta-Golden State Finals matchup. The stop came in Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on USA Network and Peacock.

Why it matters: The rim protection continued her interior run after the same Kiah Stokes who set the Finals series blocks record in Game 4. Her deterrence at the rim has anchored the interior rotation in a deciding game.

By the numbers: Stokes entered Game 5 with 14 blocks in the series, moving past Brittney Griner for the Finals series mark. She was named to the 2026 All-Defensive Second Team on Oct. 15.

What to watch: The winner claims the 2026 championship from the Bay. Atlanta's shot selection at the rim will shape the rest of Game 5.

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@WNBA 2026-10-27T01:37:08.948185+00:00

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