PHOENIX (Interstat) — Golden State Valkyries defeated Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in overtime Friday in Game 3 of their WNBA playoff series at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Valkyries lead the series 3-0. Golden State, the visiting team, outscored Las Vegas in overtime after Las Vegas erased a late deficit to force the extra period. Las Vegas was the home team. Kiah Stokes led Golden State with 11 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks. Kayla Thornton added 18 points and nine rebounds, while Gabby Williams scored 16 points and Tiffany Hayes had 11 points. Veronica Burton had eight points, six rebounds and four assists. A’ja Wilson paced Las Vegas with 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Jackie Young scored 18 points. Chelsea Gray added 17 points, five rebounds and five assists. Kalani Brown had eight points and eight rebounds. Golden State shot 30 of 74 from the floor and made 20 of 22 free throws, while Las Vegas shot 26 of 68. The Valkyries held edges in assists, turnovers and offensive rebounds. Golden State improved to 36-13. Las Vegas fell to 32-17. Attendance was 10,218.