Kiah Stokes' big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream 64-55 and within a win of WNBA title
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The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night in San Francisco, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Kiah Stokes led the Valkyries with 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots to put her team within one victory of the championship.
The game featured strong defensive efforts, with Stokes protecting the interior and Veronica Burton disrupting the Atlanta offense with quick hands, playing before a vocal home crowd in San Francisco. The win places the Valkyries on the brink of capturing a title in only their second season in the WNBA.
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WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Emphasized interior defense and the raucous home crowd atmosphere in San Francisco.