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How the Valkyries Flipped the WNBA Finals
No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show›
Oct 27, 202638:43
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"How the Valkyries Flipped the WNBA Finals" is an episode of No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show. Runtime 38 min. Published October 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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The Golden State Valkyries are ONE win away from a championship! Zena and Annie are LIVE from Ballhalla after Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, breaking down how Golden State took control with a dominant defensive performance and moved within reach of the title.
They dive into Kia Stokes’ game-changing night, the Valkyries’ adjustments against Angel Reese, and Veronica Burton’s growing impact on both ends of the floor. Plus, what went wrong for Atlanta, and what do the Dream need to change to keep their championship hopes alive?
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Valkyries on verge of clinching WNBA Finals title after beating Dream in Game 5 by Sabreena Merchant
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