Sports · October 27, 2026
Atlanta Dream fall to Valkyries in Game 5 of WNBA Finals
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday at Chase Center, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Kiah Stokes led the Valkyries with 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, while Veronica Burton also contributed 13 points and eight rebounds. Atlanta's Angel Reese was held to seven points, though she recorded 15 rebounds and five assists. Now in their second season, the Valkyries are one win away from their first championship, with Game 6 scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream fall to Valkyries in Game 5 of WNBA Finals
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Stokes' stellar Game 5 puts Valkyries on brink of clinching WNBA title vs. Dream
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Valkyries push Dream to the brink, move one win away from WNBA title | CNN
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Valkyries one win from WNBA crown after shutting down Dream in Game 5
Read at New York Post ↗ - NewsweekMainstream
Angel Reese, Dream face elimination as Valkyries near historic title
Read at Newsweek ↗ - Fox NewsMainstream
'Stand or hide in the tunnel' for the anthem, Valkyries WNBA fans show loyalty; ready for early Finals Game 6
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals.
- The Valkyries lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.
- Kiah Stokes recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks.
- Angel Reese had seven points and 15 rebounds.
- The game took place on Monday at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
- The Golden State franchise is in its second season.
Reported by only some outlets
- Veronica Burton scored 13 points and had eight rebounds.
- Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 12 points for the Valkyries.
- Both teams were absent from the court during the national anthem.
- Natalie Nakase kept the same starting lineup from Game 4, including Tiffany Hayes and Kaila Charles.
- Angel Reese was called for three offensive fouls.
- Game 6 will tip off in Atlanta at 9:30 a.m. Pacific time on Thursday.
Confirmed
- The Golden State Valkyries won Game 5 64-55 and lead the series 3-2.
- Kiah Stokes scored 13 points with 8 rebounds and 3 blocks.
- Angel Reese recorded 7 points and 15 rebounds.
- The game was held at Chase Center on Monday, October 26.
Reported
- The Valkyries have sold out every regular season home game for two consecutive years. (New York Post)
- Natalie Nakase changed the starting lineup for Game 4 and retained it for Game 5. (CNN)
Political angle
Right: Fox News highlights the teams' absence from the court during the national anthem, framing the fan experience around the choice to 'stand or hide'.
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