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How the Valkyries Defeated Atlanta to Win Their First WNBA Championship
No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show›
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In the WNBA’s first-ever winner take all Game 7, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream — clinching their first championship in just their second year in existence. How did they do it? Zena Keita, Annie Costabile, and very special guest — Valkyries star, Kiah Stokes — break down what happened on both sides of the ball, from Finals MVP Gabby Williams’ historic night to how the pressure of “Valkatraz” kept Angel Reese to just 8 points; plus, the impact of the vibes inside Ballhalla on a Halloween that won’t soon be forgotten - and former Golden State Warriors center, Festus Ezeli, stops by to comment on the game.
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How did the Golden State Valkyries make history, fast-track their way to WNBA title in 2 years? by Annie Costabile and Brian Hamilton
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"How the Valkyries Defeated Atlanta to Win Their First WNBA Championship" is an episode of No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show. Runtime 46 min. Published November 1, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
