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The Las Vegas Aces face elimination against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Semifinals. With a 31-13 record and A'ja Wilson securing her fifth MVP award, the stakes are highest.

We analyze the impact of key injuries including Iliana Rupert and NaLyssa Smith being out, and Stephanie Talbot and Jewell Loyd being day-to-day. Last night's 83-81 loss highlighted the need for better spacing and rebounding against Tiffany Hayes and Gabby Williams.

Our hosts discuss the keys to victory: rim protection, ball security, and three-point efficiency. We provide bold predictions for the outcome of this must-win matchup.

In this episode: Matchup Storylines & Momentum · Injury Report & Rotations · Keys to Victory & Predictions.

More Aces coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/las-vegas-aces/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/lv/2026-10-09/transcript.html

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