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Golden State Valkyries move within one win of WNBA title

Outlets agree that defense propelled Golden State past Atlanta in Game 5, leaving the second-year team one victory away from a championship.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 27, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Golden State defeated Atlanta 64-55 in Game 5 to take a step closer to the WNBA championship.23
  • The Valkyries are now one win away from winning a title in their second season.13

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals.23

The win puts Golden State just one victory away from capturing a WNBA championship.123

Golden State is attempting to claim the title in only its second WNBA season.13

Kiah Stokes helped lead the Valkyries defensive effort by blocking shots near the basket.13

Where sources agree

  • Golden State beat Atlanta 64-55 in Game 52 of 3
  • Golden State is one win away from WNBA title3 of 3
  • Valkyries are in their second WNBA season2 of 3

Who covered this

2 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1ESPNStokes hears MVP chants as stellar Game 5 puts Valkyries on brink of WNBA title ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsNatalie Nakase issues stern reminder to Valkyries after WNBA Finals Game 5 win ↗
  3. 3The GuardianGolden State Valkyries one win from WNBA title after Game 5 win over Atlanta Dream ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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