Valkyries lead WNBA Finals, eye championship with Game 6 approaching
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:54 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries are one win away from claiming their first WNBA championship after a 64-55 victory over the Dream in Game 5. Their strong defensive performance bolstered their lead, forcing the Dream into numerous turnovers. The team aims to secure the title, fulfilling a promise from owner Joe Lacob to win a championship within five years. With Game 6 on the horizon, discussions have turned to potential Finals MVP candidates, including Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton, who have made significant contributions to the series thus far.
- •Valkyries lead 3-2 in the WNBA Finals.
- •Game 5 featured a strong defensive showing from Golden State.
- •Kiah Stokes leads in blocks, setting a Finals series record.
- •Veronica Burton is noted for her defensive efforts against Jordin Canada.
- •Game 6 is set to determine the championship outcome.
- 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — If the Valkyries win the WNBA Finals, who should win Finals MVP?
"With the Valkyries one win away, let's look at the cases for the top candidates if they're able to pull this off.
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