WNBA Semifinals Game 3: Aces face elimination trailing Valkyries 0-2
Burton's late triple and Stokes' block gave Golden State an 83-81 Game 2 win. Tipoff is 9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock.
FINAL: Aces 86, Valkyries 79 at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Wilson 31 pts, 14 reb keeps Las Vegas alive. Valkyries lead series 2-1.
The Las Vegas Aces host the Golden State Valkyries in an elimination Game 3 on Friday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The expansion Valkyries have stunned the basketball world by taking a 2-0 series advantage, grinding out a 71-60 defensive masterclass in Game 1 and surviving an 83-81 thriller in Game 2. Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes have punished the Aces with perimeter scoring, while Veronica Burton's go-ahead 3-pointer with 41 seconds left decided Game 2. Facing a sweep on home wood, A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray must summon their championship pedigree to keep Las Vegas alive and force Game 4 on Sunday.
The stakes
A Valkyries win sends an expansion team to the WNBA Finals in year one. An Aces win keeps the series alive.
The rivalry angle
The defending champions find themselves pushed to the limit by the league's newest franchise.
Players who could decide it
Scored 24 in Game 2 and must carry the two-time champions at home facing elimination.
Averaging 22.5 points in the series after scoring 25 and 20 in the opening two games.
Did you know?
- !Golden State Valkyries are one win away from reaching the WNBA Finals in their inaugural season.
- !Las Vegas Aces must win three straight games to defend their crown.
- !Game 3 takes place at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Peacock.
Head to head
Valkyries lead 2-0 after victories of 71-60 and 83-81 in San Francisco.
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