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Kiah Stokes posted 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks as the Golden State Valkyries edged the Atlanta Dream 64-55 to move within one victory of the WNBA title.
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Kiah Stokes is making the Las Vegas Aces regret letting her walk. The centre put in a commanding shift as the Golden State Valkyries ground out a 64-55 victory over the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center, seizing a 3-2 lead in the WNBA Finals.
Stokes finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks - a stat line that barely captures her influence on the game. Her defensive presence has been suffocating, and it showed again as Atlanta's offence misfired badly.
The Dream have managed just 117 points across the last two games combined, shooting a woeful 31 per cent from the field. That kind of offensive drought doesn't happen by accident - it's a direct consequence of the wall Stokes and her teammates have built inside.
What makes Stokes particularly dangerous is that she isn't just a rim protector. She knocked down three corner threes in Game 5, accounting for nine points - exactly the margin of victory. That versatility is a nightmare for Atlanta's coaching staff heading into a potential elimination game.
Stokes joined the Valkyries on a two-year deal worth $761,250 after the Aces chose to prioritise other roster spots. That decision looks increasingly costly. Golden State now stand one win from the franchise's first WNBA championship, with their defensive anchor leading the charge.
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