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Stokes Shines as Valkyries Take Finals Lead
27 Oct
Summary
- Kiah Stokes scored a personal 2026 postseason-best 13 points.
- The Golden State Valkyries lead the WNBA Finals 3-2.
- Angel Reese was held to seven points by stifling defense.
The Golden State Valkyries seized a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals with a hard-fought 64-55 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Monday in San Francisco. Kiah Stokes delivered a standout performance, scoring a personal 2026 postseason-best 13 points, alongside eight rebounds and three blocks. Her defense was crucial in limiting Dream star Angel Reese to only seven points.
The Valkyries, an expansion team aiming for their first championship, now head to Atlanta for Game 6. This game saw the lowest-scoring first half in WNBA postseason history, reflecting a strong defensive tone from both sides. Gabby Williams ignited a pivotal fourth-quarter run with a three-point play, extending the lead.
Stokes further solidified the win with her third three-pointer of the game, creating a ten-point cushion. The Dream struggled offensively, shooting 29.2% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc. Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Golden State's defense.
