How the Valkyries Beat the Defending Champs

The Golden State Valkyries swept the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 3-0 in the 2026 WNBA semifinals and became the quickest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals. We break down all three games: Game 1 (71-60), Game 2 (83-81) and the 87-77 overtime finish in Game 3. See how Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, Kayla Thornton, Kiah Stokes and Tiffany Hayes beat A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young. Defense, rebounding, depth and clutch execution were the keys to the upset. Next up is the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals, starting Saturday, October 17 👍 Like this video if you enjoyed the breakdown. 💬 Comment with your Finals prediction: Valkyries or Dream? 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for daily WNBA analysis and Finals coverage. ↗️ Share this video with a fellow WNBA fan. Valkyries vs Aces, how the Valkyries beat the Aces, Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, WNBA semifinals 2026, WNBA playoffs 2026, Valkyries sweep Aces, WNBA Finals 2026, Valkyries Dream, Atlanta Dream, Gabby Williams, A’ja Wilson, Veronica Burton, Kayla Thornton, Kiah Stokes, Tiffany Hayes, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Natalie Nakase, Becky Hammon, WNBA analysis, WNBA highlights, WNBA breakdown, WNBA news today, Valkyries Finals, defending champions out, Aces eliminated, expansion team Finals, women’s basketball, WNBA 2026 #WNBA #Valkyries #GoldenStateValkyries #Aces #WNBAFinals #WNBAPlayoffs #AjaWilson #GabbyWilliams #WNBA2026 #WomensBasketball