{
  "id": 13326442,
  "title": "Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with OT win over the Aces, face the Dream next",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/valkyries-secure-wnba-finals-spot-with-ot-win-over-the-aces-face-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:11:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/10/09/valkyries-secure-wnba-finals-spot-with-ot-win-over-the-aces-face-the-dream-next"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, the second-seeded Golden State Valkyries emerged victorious over the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, winning 87-77 in overtime. This win marked a significant milestone as it made the Valkyries the quickest expansion team to reach the Finals. Led by 18 points from rookie sensation Kayla Thornton, the Valkyries swept the Aces, who had previously defeated New York in the earlier playoff round. Gabby Williams added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Valkyries, while former Aces Kiah Stokes and Tiffany Hayes each scored 11 points. The Aces, on the other hand, struggled with a 6-for-19 shooting performance from A'ja Wilson, who also had 10 rebounds. With this win, the Valkyries secured the No. 1 seed and will face the Dream, who had swept New York earlier in the night, in the upcoming Game 4.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}