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Valkyries take down Dream in Game 1 'slugfest'

October 18, 2026 04:15 AM

Sarah Kustok and Zora Stephenson share their key takeaways from the Golden State Valkyries' overtime win over the Atlanta Dream to snatch Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals.

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