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NewsKRON4 — Bay AreaOctober 27, 2026San Francisco County

Golden State Valkyries Defeat Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of WNBA Finals

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The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night to take a 3-2 series lead. Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton each scored 13 points and combined for seven blocks to lead the defensive effort. The series shifts to Atlanta for Game 6 on Thursday.

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Why It Matters

The victory moves the expansion Golden State Valkyries within one win of capturing a WNBA championship in only their second season of existence.

Key Facts

  • The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals.
  • The win gives the Valkyries a 3-2 series lead, putting them one win away from the WNBA title in their second season.
  • Kiah Stokes recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks for Golden State.
  • Veronica Burton contributed 13 points, eight rebounds, and four blocked shots, tying a WNBA Finals record for a guard.
  • Angel Reese finished with seven points, 15 rebounds, and five assists for Atlanta.
  • The Atlanta Dream committed 17 turnovers that resulted in 21 points for Golden State.
  • The first half ended with a combined score of 25-22, marking the lowest-scoring first half in WNBA Finals history.
  • Both teams struggled from 3-point range in the first half, combining to shoot 5 for 29.
  • Tiffany Hayes added 12 points for Golden State after being inserted into the starting lineup.
  • Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta at 12:30 p.m. EDT.

Who's Mentioned

PersonVeronica Burton“Golden State Valkyries player who scored 13 points, eight rebounds, and four blo”PersonKiah Stokes“Golden State Valkyries player who scored 13 points, eight rebounds, and three bl”PersonDiana Taurasi“WNBA player previously holding the record tied by Veronica Burton for most block”PersonRhyne Howard“Atlanta Dream player who scored a three-point play in the third quarter.”PersonLisa Leslie“WNBA player who previously set the streak for three or more blocks in a single p”PersonTiffany Hayes“Golden State Valkyries starting player who scored 12 points.”locationChase Center“Home arena of the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco.”OrganizationAtlanta Dream“WNBA basketball team competing in the Finals against Golden State.”PersonNatalie Nakase“Head coach of the Golden State Valkyries.”PersonKarl Smesko“Head coach of the Atlanta Dream.”PersonJoe Lacob“Owner of the Golden State Valkyries.”OrganizationGolden State Valkyries“WNBA expansion basketball team playing in the Finals.”locationState Farm Arena“Home arena of the Atlanta Dream in Atlanta.”PersonKaila Charles“Golden State Valkyries starting player.”PersonGabby Williams“Golden State Valkyries leading scorer who finished with nine points.”PersonAngel Reese“Atlanta Dream player who finished with seven points, 15 rebounds, and five assis”