Valkyries lead Dream 3-2 in WNBA Finals, aim for first championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries are on the brink of history, leading 3-2 in the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream. With a win in Game 6, scheduled for Thursday, they would become the fastest expansion team in North American sports history to win a championship, achieving the feat in just two seasons. Currently, the record is held by the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks, who won a title in their third season. The Valkyries, who entered the league in 2025, have quickly transformed into a competitive force within the WNBA.
- •Valkyries lead the series 3-2 heading into Game 6.
- •A win would secure the franchise's first-ever championship.
- •They would break the record for fastest title win by an expansion team.
- •Milwaukee Bucks currently hold the record from 1970-71.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Fastest expansion teams to win a championship: Where Valkyries would rank among quickest title winners in sports history
"In just their second season of existence, the Valkyries have a chance to make North American professional sports history.
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