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Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream, 64-55; one win away from WNBA title

ABC News Australia and The Spokesman-Review (Spokane) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream, 64-55; one win away from WNBA title.
The headline split KGO / ABC7 San Francisco frames it as "Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream, 64-55; one win away from WNBA title". The Spokesman-Review (Spokane) frames it as "Valkyries shut down Dream’s offense, now one win from WNBA title - Mon, 26 Oct 2026 PST".
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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Oct 27, 2:49 AM

Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream, 64-55; one win away from WNBA title

Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots as the Golden State Valkyries moved within one win of a championship in their second season, beating the Atlanta Dream 64-5...

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KRON4 (Nexstar, San Francisco)News report · Oct 27, 5:51 AM

Kiah Stokes' big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream 64-55 and within a win of WNBA title

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kiah Stokes kept swatting shots on the interior, while Veronica Burton disrupted the Dream with her own quick hands to alter shots. And that crazed, violet-clad “Ballha...

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ABC News AustraliaNews report · Oct 27, 4:21 AM

Borlase's WNBA dream fading after Game 5 finals loss to Valkyries

Another big performance from the Golden State Valkyries puts Australian Izzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream on the brink of losing the WNBA Finals series.

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NewsweekNews report · Oct 27, 3:58 AM

Angel Reese, Dream Face Elimination as Valkyries Near Historic Title

Angel Reese and the Dream face elimination after the Valkyries take a 3-2 WNBA Finals lead with a 64-55 Game 5 win.

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The Spokesman-Review (Spokane)News report · Oct 27, 2:48 AM

Valkyries shut down Dream’s offense, now one win from WNBA title - Mon, 26 Oct 2026 PST

SAN FRANCISCO – Ballhalla has always been a fortress for the Golden State Valkyries to defend. But never quite like they defended Monday at Chase Center.

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