Kiah Stokes Posts 13 as Valkyries Near WNBA Title — SkimNews
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- Valkyries beat Atlanta 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night, moving within one win of a championship in their second season.
- Kiah Stokes finished with 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots in the 64-55 victory.
- Angel Reese finished with seven points, 15 rebounds and five assists, a big difference from her standout performances in the first two games at Chase Center.
- Angel Reese was whistled for three offensive fouls; her second came with 7:43 to play, and she shook her head after the call.
- Kiah Stokes spoke from the floor as fans clapped thunder sticks and chanted “MVP!” after the final buzzer; she said, “We appreciate you... We got one more.”
Why it matters: Golden State’s 64-55 Game 5 win moved the second-season Valkyries one victory from a championship and Atlanta one game from elimination. Reese still produced 15 rebounds and five assists, but three offensive fouls added a notable wrinkle to an otherwise productive performance in the loss.
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