LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 9: Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket during the game against the Las Vegas Aces during Semi-Finals Game 3 on October 9, 2026 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)
Inside the Valkyries (32-12) - Dream matchup (30-14)
All-time matchup: 4-2
7/7/2025 - Dream 90, Valkyries 81 (Monique Billings, 19 points)
7/29/2025 - Valkyries 77, Dream 75 (Cecilia Zandalasini, 18 points)
8/17/2025 - Dream 79, Valkyries 63 (Veronica Burton, 16 points)
6/24/2026 - Valkyries 77, Dream 66 (Gabby Williams, 23 points)
6/26/2026 - Valkyries 78, Dream 75 (Williams, 16 points)
7/4/2026 - Valkyries 88, Dream 83 (Burton, 21 points)
Potential x-factor: Kiah Stokes
Arguably the MVP of the semi-finals, Stokes might have an even toughest assignment against the heavy-rebounding Dream. Assuming Stokes is on Angel Reese, she might score even less than her 11 points over three games (all in Game 3) and that’s fine with Golden State.
That they have Aminata Gueye off the bench to throw six more fouls at Reese also helps, because late in games when the Valkyries need a board, they’re going to ask Stokes to be posted up and boxing out.
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