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The Golden State Valkyries (32-12) face the Las Vegas Aces (31-13) in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals. After erasing a 16-point deficit against Dallas, Gabby Williams leads a depleted roster. Coach Natalie Nakase recovers from collapse.

Key injuries include Iliana Rupert, Alanna Smith, Azzi Fudd, and Costanza Verona. Veronica Burton and Kiah Stokes must elevate their play against Las Vegas's experienced offense. Rebounding and pace control are critical.

Las Vegas aims to control tempo while Golden State relies on fourth-quarter resilience. Adam predicts a tough loss in Game 1 but believes home court can secure the series for the Valkyries.

In this episode: Matchup Storylines · Injuries & Rotations · Keys & Prediction.

More Valkyries coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/golden-state-valkyries/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/gs/2026-10-03/transcript.html

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