Valkyries rally past Wings, clinch Game 3 and playoff series
SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — Golden State rallied past Dallas 77-73 on Friday, winning Game 3 and the WNBA playoff series 2-1. The Valkyries closed the game with a late run at Chase Center before 18,064. Dallas, now 26-19, led 25-23 after the first quarter and 44-37 at halftime. Golden State, 33-13, trimmed the deficit in the third and took control in the fourth. Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 points for Dallas. Jessica Shepard had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Paige Bueckers added 17 points and six assists. Gabby Williams scored 19 for Golden State, Tiffany Hayes had 18, and Veronica Burton posted 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Kiah Stokes grabbed 13 rebounds. Golden State shot 27 of 77, made 9 of 29 3-pointers and hit 14 of 18 free throws. Dallas shot 26 of 59, made 5 of 16 from deep and 16 of 19 from the line. The Valkyries held a 14-6 edge in offensive rebounds and committed six turnovers to Dallas’ 11.