Loading…
Basketball
Kiah Stokes set a new WNBA Finals block record as the Golden State Valkyries levelled their championship series against the Atlanta Dream at two games apiece.
AIAd
VIASPORT is a women’s sports platform covering the latest women’s sports news, scores, schedules, results, standings, rankings, fixtures, transfers and analysis from major leagues, tours and competitions around the world.
Our women’s football coverage includes the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), Women’s Super League (WSL), Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, Première Ligue, Serie A Femminile, Toppserien, A-Liga and Damallsvenskan, as well as major international women’s football competitions.
In women’s tennis, VIASPORT follows the WTA Tour and all four Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open. Our women’s golf coverage includes the LPGA Tour, Ladies European Tour (LET) and the major women’s golf championships.
VIASPORT also covers women’s basketball, including the WNBA, as well as women’s boxing, MMA and combat sports. Our boxing coverage follows major fights, world championships, rankings and title bouts across organizations including the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO, while our MMA coverage includes major organizations such as the UFC, Professional Fighters League (PFL), Invicta FC, ONE Championship and RIZIN Fighting Federation.
Our wider women’s sports coverage includes athletics, cycling, swimming, winter sports, motorsport and other emerging women’s sports and competitions. From domestic leagues and professional tours to major international championships, VIASPORT brings women’s sports news, live updates, results and analysis together in one dedicated destination.
Kiah Stokes delivered a dominant defensive masterclass in Game 4 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, propelling the Golden State Valkyries to a 67-62 win over the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena. The centre hauled in 16 rebounds and swatted three shots on the night, taking her series tally to 14 blocks - a new WNBA Finals record.
The result levels the best-of-seven series at 2-2, setting up a decisive stretch that begins with Game 5 on Monday night at Chase Arena in the Bay Area. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase wasn't afraid to tinker with her rotation. Tiffany Hayes was inserted into the starting five, while Kayla Thornton and Cecilia Zandalasini moved to bench roles. The gamble worked. Zandalasini was electric off the pine, pouring in 10 first-half points and posting a team-best +21 rating before the break.
Atlanta's evening unravelled largely through their own hands. The Dream coughed up 18 turnovers - a franchise playoff record - gifting the Valkyries easy opportunities throughout. Angel Reese conceded she felt rushed in her shot selection, a factor that clearly hampered her output.
Despite rallying in the second half, the damage had already been done.
Game 5 shifts the action back to Golden State's home court, where the Valkyries will look to seize control. Atlanta, meanwhile, must regroup quickly. Should the series extend further, a potential Game 6 remains on the cards, though scheduling details are yet to be confirmed.
Written by
Updated
Copyright 2026 VIASPORT
Eva Hernández, Editor-in-Chief
VIASPORT uses AI to generate, enhance, and quality-assure its journalism. While we strive to create engaging and accurate material, imagery, grammar, and spelling may occasionally deviate from conventional standards.
