Overview
- The Golden State Valkyries completed a 16-point second-half rally to beat the Dallas Wings in a winner-take-all game on Friday, securing the franchise’s first playoff series win.
- Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinals is set for Sunday at Chase Center in San Francisco and will air on NBC and Peacock.
- The Las Vegas Aces reached the semis by beating Indiana in a three-game series when A’ja Wilson scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the clincher.
- The matchup is a clear contrast of styles with Las Vegas relying on its veteran trio and postseason poise while Golden State leans on league-leading defense, heavy 3-point volume and deeper bench production.
- Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase briefly collapsed late in the clinching game but is expected to coach Game 1, and the short best-of-five format raises the stakes on rotations, bench minutes and quick health swings.