The Valkyries took Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces behind a huge effort from Gabby Williams and historic rebounding. The bench also outdid the shorthanded Aces in basically every way to bring the Valkyries one game closer to the WNBA Finals.

Marisa Ingemi (Valkyries Beat), Jane Kenny (SF Standard) and Kenzo Fukuda (Clutch Points) are joined by special guest Eric Apricot (Valkyrie Nation) to break it down and look ahead to Wednesday's Game 2.

Postgame reading:

The Valkyries bullied the Aces — and may have found the formula to knock them out - Jane Kenny

Why Valkyries star Gabby Williams is enjoying the Bay Area moment after Game 1 victory over Aces - Kenzo Fukuda

Gabby Williams is one of the stars left in the WNBA playoffs - Marisa Ingemi

Semis Game 1 wrap: Valkyries break the Aces curse, clobber LVA with rebounding - Eric Apricot