Kiah Stokes & the Valkyries Are ONE WIN From a WNBA Title! | WNBA Finals Game 5 Breakdown

The Golden State Valkyries are just ONE WIN away from becoming WNBA champions after defeating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals! But how did Kiah Stokes emerge as a Finals MVP contender, and can Angel Reese and the Dream find an answer before it's too late?

ESPN's Kendra Andrews joins Jordan Robinson on The Women's Hoops Show for an inside look at Golden State's Game 5 victory, the defensive adjustments that have completely shifted the series, and what both teams need to do heading into a potentially championship-clinching Game 6.

Kiah Stokes delivered a surprising 13-point performance while continuing her dominant defensive run against Angel Reese. Veronica Burton tied Diana Taurasi's WNBA Finals record for blocks by a guard, and Natalie Nakase's lineup adjustments once again proved crucial. Meanwhile, Atlanta shot just 29% from the field, raising serious questions about the Dream's offensive struggles, fatigue, and ability to bounce back.

Jordan and Kendra also discuss the controversy surrounding Game 6's unusual 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday tip-off at State Farm Arena, the scheduling conflict with the Atlanta Hawks, and what it says about the WNBA's continued growth.