Kayla Thornton led the Golden State Valkyries with 18 points as they became the fastest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals, defeating the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in overtime. The Valkyries, seeded second, will face the Atlanta Dream, who also swept their series, starting October 17. Gabby Williams contributed 16 points, including eight in overtime, while former Aces players Kiah Stokes and Tiffany Hayes added 11 points each. A’ja Wilson, recently named MVP for the fifth time, scored 21 points for the Aces. Despite a late-game tie, the Valkyries dominated overtime, outscoring the Aces 16-6. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Valkyries, highlighting their rapid rise in the league.
QUESTION: How might the Valkyries’ quick success as an expansion team inspire other new teams in professional sports?
Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with OT win over the Aces, face the Dream next
