Golden State Valkyries one win from WNBA title after 64-55 Game 5 win over Atlanta Dream

Summary

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night, moving one win away from a first championship in their second season and taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Guardian reports that Kiah Stokes kept swatting shots on the interior, Veronica Burton disrupted the Dream with quick hands that altered shots, and the home crowd roared throughout the game. Al Jazeera reports that Stokes and Burton shone for Golden State while Angel Reese's Atlanta team was stifled by a strong defence.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   27 Oct 2026, 02:39 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to move one win from the title with a 3-2 series lead, with Kiah Stokes swatting shots inside and Veronica Burton disrupting the Dream's shooting.

2. Al Jazeera

   27 Oct 2026, 09:52 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton shone for Golden State as the Valkyries beat the Dream to reach the brink of their first title, while Angel Reese's Atlanta team was stifled by a strong defence.