Valkyries test depth against reigning champs in WNBA semifinals

Best-of-five winner advances to Finals.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

Will depth be enough to lift the Valkyries over the reigning champs? 👀 @WinsidrAryeh and Kevin Forch talk what to watch Via @Winsidr on X

What happened: The series began Sunday with the final four opening play. Game 1 aired on NBC and Peacock at 4 p.m. ET.

Why it matters: A five-game set stresses rotations as starter minutes climb. Beating the defending champion would leave Golden State one round from a title.

What to watch: Watch bench minutes and Game 2 adjustments as the series moves forward.

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