WNBA Finals: Valkyries beat Dream to reach the brink of their first title

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco on Monday, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton scored 13 points apiece, while Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini added 12 each. Golden State’s defence held Angel Reese to seven points and Atlanta to 29 percent shooting, despite Rhyne Howard’s 20 points and Reese’s game-high 15 rebounds. Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta.