Golden State Valkyries rally from 16-point deficit to reach WNBA semifinals

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• The Golden State Valkyries erased a 16-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Wings 77-73 in Game 3, advancing to the WNBA semifinals for the first time in franchise history.
• Forward Gabby Williams scored 19 points, while Veronica Burton contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists in the comeback victory.
• The Valkyries will face the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the best-of-five semifinal series beginning Sunday.

The Golden State Valkyries have continued their remarkable second season with another milestone victory. The expansion franchise rallied from a double-digit deficit in Game 3 against the Dallas Wings to secure its first playoff series win.

Valkyries forward Gabby Williams led the comeback effort with 19 points. Veronica Burton added a double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.

The decisive moment came with 13.1 seconds remaining when coach Natalie Nakase successfully challenged a call that initially went against Golden State.

“We made a promise to ourselves we are going to play the best four quarters of our lives.”

Natalie Nakase had fallen to her knees earlier in the game and needed assistance off the court after the final buzzer as her team celebrated.

Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 points for Dallas, including an off-balance jumper that gave the Wings a five-point lead with 3:13 remaining. Paige Bueckers finished with 17 points and six assists but shot just 3 for 14 from the field.

The Valkyries are scheduled to host the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Sunday in Game 1 of the semifinals. The Atlanta Dream will host the New York Liberty in the other semifinal matchup.

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