Aces swept by Valkyries in WNBA playoff semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 7:42 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs by the Golden State Valkyries after an 87-77 overtime loss on October 9, 2026. This defeat marks the end of the Aces' title defense, as they have now lost three consecutive games to the Valkyries. Aces coach Becky Hammon and players A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray expressed a sense of pride despite the loss, acknowledging the growth of the league and the challenges they faced. Wilson led the Aces in scoring with 21 points, but the team struggled with shooting, particularly from their key players. The Valkyries advance to the Finals for the first time in franchise history.
- •Aces lost 87-77 in overtime to Valkyries in playoff semifinals.
- •Las Vegas faced their third straight loss to Golden State.
- •A'ja Wilson scored a team-high 21 points in defeat.
- •The Valkyries advance to the Finals for the first time in franchise history.
- •Coach Hammon and players reflect positively despite playoff exit.
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — The hunted back to being hunters; Aces swept by Valkyries in playoff semis
"LAS VEGAS – The mood inside the Aces’ press conference room wasn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a team that just got swept.
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