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Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings 77-73 on October 2, 2026, erasing a 16-point second-half deficit to win their first-round playoff series 2-1, with Gabby Williams scoring 19 points in the deciding Game 3. Golden State now advances to the semifinals to face the Las Vegas Aces.

The Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces and Atlanta Dream headline a best-of-three opening round that tipped off Sunday, September 27, with injury questions shadowing several top contenders.