Golden State looks to finish out semifinals against Las Vegas in game 3

Oct 8, 2027, 02:10 pm

Golden State Valkyries (32-12, 15-8 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (31-13, 17-6 Western Conference)

Las Vegas; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT

WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS: Valkyries lead series 2-0

BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Valkyries look to clinch the series over the Las Vegas Aces in game three of the WNBA playoffs semifinals. The Valkyries defeated the Aces 83-81 in the last matchup. Tiffany Hayes led the Valkyries with 21 points, and A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 24 points.

The Aces have gone 17-6 against Western Conference opponents. Las Vegas ranks fourth in the Western Conference in rebounding with 33.4 rebounds. Wilson paces the Aces with 9.4 boards.

The Valkyries have gone 15-8 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State ranks ninth in the WNBA with 33.3 rebounds per game. Kiah Stokes leads the Valkyries with 5.8.

Las Vegas' average of 8.7 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.7 more made shots on average than the 8.0 per game Golden State gives up. Golden State averages 82.2 points per game, 3.6 fewer than the 85.8 Las Vegas gives up.

TOP PERFORMERS: Wilson is averaging 26.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.9 blocks for the Aces. Jackie Young is averaging 19.5 points over the last 10 games.

Veronica Burton is averaging 12.2 points, 5.7 assists and 1.6 steals for the Valkyries. Gabby Williams is averaging 15.1 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Aces: 7-3, averaging 92.0 points, 31.1 rebounds, 20.4 assists, 8.8 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.9 points per game.

Valkyries: 8-2, averaging 83.1 points, 36.4 rebounds, 18.3 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 41.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.9 points.

INJURIES: Aces: Janiah Barker: out for season (leg), NaLyssa Smith: out for season (leg), Jewell Loyd: out (leg).

Valkyries: Iliana Rupert: out for season (pregnancy).

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