16-POINT LEAD… GONE!

The Golden State Valkyries are moving on! Dallas built a 16-point lead in Game 3 but couldn’t hold on as Golden State battled back for a hard-fought WNBA playoff win. Tacarra and Courtney break down how Dallas lost control of the game, Golden State’s defensive pressure and discipline, Arike Ogunbowale’s impact throughout the series, and Paige Bueckers’ difficult 3-for-13 shooting night. They also discuss Veronica Burton’s huge all-around performance, Jessica Shepard’s work on the glass, Golden State’s bench production and what could be next for Dallas after its playoff exit. Now Golden State advances to face the Las Vegas Aces in the next round. 🏀 SUBSCRIBE to The Mid Majors for WNBA playoff reactions, live watch parties, women’s basketball analysis and college basketball coverage. 💜 Follow The Mid Majors across social media: @themidmajorspod TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Show intro and subscribe push 00:50 - Dallas blows the 16-point lead 01:07 - Why the Valkyries deserve more respect 02:06 - Arike’s 45-point night and Dallas getting taken over 03:27 - Golden State’s discipline and hustle 04:24 - Paige Bueckers contained, but Arike still shows up 05:43 - Arike’s inconsistency and Dallas’ approach 06:12 - Paige’s 3-for-13 Game 3 and concerns about passivity 07:05 - Dallas’ growth compared with last season 07:29 - Golden State’s bench impact 08:17 - Veronica Burton’s double-double and hustle 08:35 - What Dallas needs to change 09:14 - Golden State vs. Las Vegas Aces preview 09:43 - Final thoughts #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #PaigeBueckers #ArikeOgunbowale #GoldenStateValkyries #DallasWings #WomensBasketball