WNBA playoffs: Valkyries finish sweep of Aces, reach Finals in second year of existence - Yahoo Sports
The Golden State Valkyries have advanced to the WNBA Finals after sweeping the Las Vegas Aces in their second season. They will face the Atlanta Dream in the championship series.
Why it matters
The Valkyries' rapid rise to the Finals in their second year of existence is a notable milestone in professional sports history.
The Golden State Valkyries finished off a statement sweep of the Las Vegas Aces on Friday.With an 87-77 overtime win on Friday, the Valkyries eliminated the defending champions in the WNBA semifinals. They are headed to the WNBA Finals in their second year of existence.IN JUST THEIR 2ND SEASON, THE GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES ARE HEADED TO THE WNBA FINALS! pic.twitter.com/XZrBuQpSSN— WNBA on NBC and Peacock (@WNBAonNBC) October 10, 2026 It will be Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream waiting for them. The Dream finished off their own sweep of a championship-winning core earlier in the evening, taking out the New York Liberty in another close game.Whoever wins, it will be the first championship in franchise history. It will also be the first time since 2021 that the Finals haven't featured either the Aces or Liberty.Game 1 is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct.
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