Golden State Valkyries one win from WNBA title after Game 5 win over Atlanta Dream
Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots as the Golden State Valkyries moved within one win of a championship in their second season, beating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA finals on Monday night.
TL;DR
- Golden State Valkyries defeated Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA finals.
- Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton scored 13 points each for the Valkyries.
- Angel Reese recorded 15 rebounds and five assists.
- Gabby Williams added nine points despite shooting struggles.
- Tiffany Hayes and Kaila Charles were again effective in the starting lineup.
- Atlanta Dream committed 17 turnovers, leading to 21 points for Golden State.
- The Dream will attempt to stave off elimination in Game 6 on Thursday.
- Golden State owner Joe Lacob envisioned a championship within five years.
- Dream coach Karl Smesko expressed disappointment about Game 6's early start time impacting fan attendance.