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Valkyries beat Aces to reach WNBA Finals

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Valkyries beat Aces to reach WNBA Finals
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Golden State Valkyries beat Las Vegas Aces 96-82 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Chelsea Gray scored 22 points, including a clutch shot over Kaila Charles.

Why it matters

Valkyries now face Connecticut Sun in the WNBA Finals. Aces fall to 0-2 in conference finals.

game details

Game played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Valkyries led 48-42 at halftime.

gray's performance

Gray made 8 of 14 field goals, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. She scored 10 points in the fourth quarter.

Common questions

how did the valkyries win?

They outscored the Aces 48-42 in the first half and held a 12-point lead at the end of the third quarter.

who was the top scorer?

Chelsea Gray led all players with 22 points, including a game-winning shot in the final minute.

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