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WNBA Finals: Valkyries beat Dream to reach the brink of their first title

WNBA Finals: Valkyries beat Dream to reach the brink of their first title

Summary

Golden State beat Atlanta 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Valkyries can win their first title with a victory in Game 6, scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta.

Key Facts

  • Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton scored 13 points each for Golden State.
  • Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini scored 12 points each for the Valkyries.
  • Stokes and Burton each had eight rebounds; Stokes also recorded four blocks.
  • Atlanta’s Angel Reese scored seven points on 2-of-8 shooting and grabbed 15 rebounds.
  • Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 20 points, while Jordin Canada scored 12.
  • Atlanta shot 19-of-65 from the floor, a season-low 29 percent.
  • The series continues Thursday in Atlanta.
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