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"content": "\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/mid-term-elections\">2026 midterm elections\u003c/a> were historic for Democrats, but those who kept the Golden State blue are adamant that now is not the time for party leaders to get complacent. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bay Area voters rallied in San Francisco and San José on Saturday to celebrate a “tsunami” of firsts and accomplishments for the Democratic Party – multiple flipped red-to-blue seats, the first-ever Black female governor in the country and the first Muslim member of the Senate, to name a few – in what many say is a repudiation of President Donald Trump and the issues that took priority in his Make America Great Again movement. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organized by the Can’t Stop California campaign, the demonstrations brought together unions, advocates, community members and some elected officials to take the win in stride. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/11072026_PostElex-Rallies_GH_006_qed-4811720e.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108822\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/11072026_PostElex-Rallies_GH_006_qed-4811720e.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/11072026_PostElex-Rallies_GH_006_qed-4811720e-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/11072026_PostElex-Rallies_GH_006_qed-4811720e-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Supporters and SEIU union members cheer during a rally celebrating the midterm election results at Civic Center in San Francisco on Nov. 7, 2026. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Our work is just beginning, because he has left a tsunami of horror and a horrible mess behind him,” Lisa Hesselgesser of Oakland said at the San Francisco rally. “Top Democrats – their main concern should be supporting the new Democrats coming in.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Democrats will start 2027 in control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, having \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-districts-flipped-2026-midterm-elections/\">flipped\u003c/a> dozens of Republican-held seats. In California, where outgoing Gov. 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I’m much more skeptical now,” said Medal, rocking a cowboy hat and a jacket spotted with pins and patches saying things like, “ICE, GTFO.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locally, community members also noticed a shift left that comes with its own work ahead. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Progressive San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, who fell short in her bid for Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress against state Sen. 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Supervisor Elisa Marquez told KQED that it’s time the county reviews its 2025 policy as an ICE-free zone to see “if there are any gaps” or misunderstandings on how to implement it. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Elisa-Marquez-Getty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12094035\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Elisa-Marquez-Getty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Elisa-Marquez-Getty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Elisa-Marquez-Getty-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Marquez speaks during a press conference announcing new funding for communities across the state to address homelessness and mental health and stronger accountability measures for counties administering CARE Court during a press conference at BACS REGIS Center in Hayward on March 2, 2026. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advocates and officials in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/alameda-county\">Alameda County\u003c/a> say they need to revisit the county’s ICE-free zone policy after hospital staff released a man into the custody of immigration authorities without a warrant. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a special joint meeting this week with the Alameda Health System Board of Trustees, county supervisors called on administrators to detail what exactly happened \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12105980/oakland-immigration-arrest-raises-questions-about-ice-free-zones-training-at-hospitals\">at Highland Hospital in Oakland after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents\u003c/a> brought a detainee to the facility for over a week of treatment. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some supervisors and advocates at the meeting said they also needed to improve protocols regarding interactions with ICE. Supervisor Elisa Marquez told KQED that it’s time the county reviews its 2025 policy as an ICE-free zone to see “if there are any gaps” or misunderstandings on how to implement it. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Elisa-Marquez-Getty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12094035\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Elisa-Marquez-Getty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Elisa-Marquez-Getty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Elisa-Marquez-Getty-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Marquez speaks during a press conference announcing new funding for communities across the state to address homelessness and mental health and stronger accountability measures for counties administering CARE Court during a press conference at BACS REGIS Center in Hayward on March 2, 2026. (Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The “ICE-free zone” policy covers Alameda County-owned properties, including Highland Hospital, and limits interactions with immigration authorities. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We have an opportunity to reassess and evaluate what occurred so that way we can do our best to minimize any undue harm to anyone within our community,” Marquez said in an interview. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scrutiny stems from an Oct. 16 incident in which ICE brought a man arrested in Emeryville into Highland for care. Nikolas De Bremaeker, an attorney for the patient with Centro Legal de la Raza, previously told KQED that an ICE agent tackled his client, sat on his chest and fractured six ribs. ICE said in a statement that agents “relied on their training to control the situation,” and that the man had disclosed a preexisting injury – that he fell off a ladder\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once at Highland, De Bremaeker and hospital staff told KQED that ICE tried to obstruct access to counsel and direct medical treatment.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agent was “sitting on his bed, grinning at him,” De Bremaeker said of his client.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ICE said it’s standard practice for agents to accompany patients in their care to receive health services. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alameda Health System officials said at the Tuesday joint meeting that hospital staff didn’t receive a warrant for the patient from ICE. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nikki Fortunato Bas, a member of the Board of Supervisors, said at Tuesday’s meeting AHS had told her that the arrest was done with a warrant. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“That is extremely upsetting,” Fortunato Bas said. “Alameda Health System should’ve been clear that ICE wasn’t providing that information. ACILEP [the Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership] should’ve been clear that ICE wasn’t providing that information.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunato Bas said that officials have to think through what remedies the county and health system have in place, and how they can do more. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“There are a number of protocols at AHS — as I understand it, we have some protocols here at the county for the ICE-free zone — but we also have to do more,” Fortunato Bas said. “And, clearly, more training needs to be done.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new state law, Senate Bill 81, requires health facilities to teach staff how to respond to federal immigration authorities’ request to use facilities. SB 81 also restricts the sharing of immigration information. While De Bremaeker’s client was hospitalized at Highland, several staff members wrote a letter obtained by KQED that AHS was not following state law as it relates to training. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De Bremaeker, who previously called on federal lawmakers to investigate ICE’s actions at hospitals, told county supervisors at the meeting that he wanted more collaboration between Highland and his organization. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261023-Highland-Hospital-SK-01-e718d960.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12105983\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261023-Highland-Hospital-SK-01-e718d960.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261023-Highland-Hospital-SK-01-e718d960-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261023-Highland-Hospital-SK-01-e718d960-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, part of the Alameda Health System, on Oct. 22, 2026, in Oakland. 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"content": "\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/golden-state-valkyries\">Golden State Valkyries\u003c/a> are the 2026 WNBA champions. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forward Gabby Williams was in her bag in the second half of Game 7 of the Finals at the Chase Center, scoring 15 points in the third quarter to help her team win Golden State’s first-ever championship on Saturday. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams was overcome with emotion after the game.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We just built a beautiful culture here,” she told reporters after the game.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928200-KQED-cbc847b0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107684\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928200-KQED-cbc847b0.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928200-KQED-cbc847b0-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928200-KQED-cbc847b0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golden State Valkyries players lift the WNBA Championship Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Dream in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12107687\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928450-KQED-6ff47805.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107687\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928450-KQED-6ff47805.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928450-KQED-6ff47805-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928450-KQED-6ff47805-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Dream in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. 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But the Dream went on a 9-0 run at the beginning of the second quarter to give them the lead through halftime. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the half, the Dream led 30-24 with Jordin Canada leading with nearly half of Atlanta’s points. Veronica Burton led the Valkyries in points at the half. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams, however, dug the Valkyries out of the hole in the second half and scored 15 points to give them a small lead. The roars of fans chanting “Gabby, Gabby,” and “MVP” in Ballhalla were deafening. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302923719-KQED-3dc0bd41.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107703\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302923719-KQED-3dc0bd41.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302923719-KQED-3dc0bd41-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302923719-KQED-3dc0bd41-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries shoots the ball against Naz Hillmon #00 of the Atlanta Dream during the fourth quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/golden-state-valkyries\">Golden State Valkyries\u003c/a> are the 2026 WNBA champions. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forward Gabby Williams was in her bag in the second half of Game 7 of the Finals at the Chase Center, scoring 15 points in the third quarter to help her team win Golden State’s first-ever championship on Saturday. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams was overcome with emotion after the game.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We just built a beautiful culture here,” she told reporters after the game.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928200-KQED-cbc847b0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107684\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928200-KQED-cbc847b0.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928200-KQED-cbc847b0-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928200-KQED-cbc847b0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golden State Valkyries players lift the WNBA Championship Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Dream in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12107687\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928450-KQED-6ff47805.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107687\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928450-KQED-6ff47805.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928450-KQED-6ff47805-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928450-KQED-6ff47805-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Dream in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12107685\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928272-KQED-5b3c060c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107685\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928272-KQED-5b3c060c.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928272-KQED-5b3c060c-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302928272-KQED-5b3c060c-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tiffany Hayes #15, Cecilia Zandalasini #24, and Kaila Charles #6 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrate with teammates in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They’re the fastest WNBA expansion franchise to win a title and the fastest expansion team across all professional sports to win a championship since 1967.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> The Valks beat the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA’s first-ever Finals Game 7, 68-63. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team’s fervent violet fanbase — masquerading as “Boohalla” for Halloween — was out in numbers, backing the team at the Chase Center. The star-studded crowd included Rep. Nancy Pelosi, SF Giants legend Barry Bonds, E-40 and Flavor Flav in the house.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both teams came out aggressive at the lively arena. The Valkyries took an early 8-0 lead, keeping the Dream from scoring for the first more than five minutes of the game. But the Dream went on a 9-0 run at the beginning of the second quarter to give them the lead through halftime. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the half, the Dream led 30-24 with Jordin Canada leading with nearly half of Atlanta’s points. Veronica Burton led the Valkyries in points at the half. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams, however, dug the Valkyries out of the hole in the second half and scored 15 points to give them a small lead. The roars of fans chanting “Gabby, Gabby,” and “MVP” in Ballhalla were deafening. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302923719-KQED-3dc0bd41.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107703\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302923719-KQED-3dc0bd41.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302923719-KQED-3dc0bd41-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GETTYIMAGES-2302923719-KQED-3dc0bd41-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries shoots the ball against Naz Hillmon #00 of the Atlanta Dream during the fourth quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams gave credit to Ballhalla and her team after the game, when she was named MVP. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Y’all have been pouring into me,” Williams said about Ballhalla’s energy.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Chase Center after the game, fan Taina Kissinger said that the Valkyries set the bar so high that no one will ever beat their record as the fastest expansion team to win a WNBA title. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The Bay Area is magical right now,” Kissinger said. “We all need this right now; it’s so amazing.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carmela Martinez, outside of Chase Center, gave up her ticket to the game so her family could watch, but she still felt great about the win. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I’ve been waiting for this,” Martinez said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Rikki’s Bar, fans went crazy over the win. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colin O’Neill said the excitement from fans showed that the Valkyries are more than a team. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It’s a community in the way that the Valkyries bring everybody together,” O’Neill said. “It’s hard not to root for and love this team.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tense Game 6 where the Valks failed to overcome defensive and offensive struggles left fans outside of the Chase Center with mixed emotions about the match-up between the two teams, but were hopeful. Both were “hungry for it,” fan Janet Lau said at Thrive City, outside of the arena. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I think Ballhalla is gonna show up and show out just as much as the girls are going to on that court,” fan Dilara Retenu said. Retenu is dedicated to the Valks, traveling back-and-forth from the East Coast to the West Coast for the finals series. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the team was announced, Golden State has enthralled thousands in the Bay Area and beyond, becoming the most valuable team in the league, according to Sportico. The Valkyries rise came at the same time as a surge of interest in women’s basketball as a whole — Wednesday’s Game 6 drew in one of the highest viewership counts — \u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/10/31/wnba-finals-game-6-ratings-dream-valkyries/92538985007/\">1.5 million viewers\u003c/a> — in WNBA Finals history. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The energy on both sides has been incredible, and the amount of attention it’s brought to both the sport and the teams has been incredible,” Retenue said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hulises Barcelo and his 10-year-old daughter Catalina, season ticket holders, said the Valkyries are an inspiration for the young basketball player.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-3-KQED-9af21a34.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107689\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-3-KQED-9af21a34.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-3-KQED-9af21a34-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-3-KQED-9af21a34-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lisa Levenberg and Mike Lynch watch The Valkyries game 7 of the WNBA Finals against Atlanta Dream through the windows outside of Rikki’s in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Manuel Orbegozo for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"12107696\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-50-KQED-e4937084.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107696\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-50-KQED-e4937084.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-50-KQED-e4937084-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-50-KQED-e4937084-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A skeleton with a Valkyries shirt lies on a table next to fans during a watch party for Game 7 of the WNBA Finals against Atlanta Dream at Rikki’s in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Manuel Orbegozo for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"12107697\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-53-KQED-a6eec5b5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107697\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-53-KQED-a6eec5b5.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-53-KQED-a6eec5b5-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-53-KQED-a6eec5b5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the Valkyries Game 7 of the WNBA Finals against Atlanta Dream from outside of Rikki’s in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Manuel Orbegozo for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It’s just her wanting to be an athlete just like the players that we watch,” Hulises Barcelo said ahead of the game.”Her inspiration for coming to games is to tell herself, ‘I want to be just like them.’ And we as a family are definitely pushing and motivating her and telling her to never give up.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guard Tiffany Hayes said after the game that Ballhalla showed up “as usual,” and said, “This is what happens when you invest in women’s sports.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We’re here and we ain’t going nowhere,” Hayes said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Valkyries made history in their inaugural season by being the first WNBA expansion team to reach the playoffs, but were swept in the first round. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"12107688\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-2-KQED-3dcb0d67.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107688\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-2-KQED-3dcb0d67.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-2-KQED-3dcb0d67-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-2-KQED-3dcb0d67-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Opera soprano Diana Pray sings for others fans at the beginning of The Valkyries game 7 of the WNBA Finals against Atlanta Dream at a watch party at Rikki’s in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Manuel Orbegozo for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"12107691\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-5-KQED-c6d7769f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107691\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-5-KQED-c6d7769f.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-5-KQED-c6d7769f-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-5-KQED-c6d7769f-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch The Valkyries Game 7 of the WNBA Finals against Atlanta Dream at a watch party at Rikki’s in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Manuel Orbegozo for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-10-KQED-e97a1053.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107692\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-10-KQED-e97a1053.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-10-KQED-e97a1053-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/VALKYRIESGAME7_KQED_ORBEGOZO_-10-KQED-e97a1053-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alli Tankersley, center, and Annie Hingtgen, right, celebrate while watching The Valkyries Game 7 of the WNBA Finals against Atlanta Dream at a watch party at Rikki’s in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2026. (Manuel Orbegozo for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their dedicated fans, however, already knew that this year was \u003cem>the\u003c/em> year. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It’s something that we’re all desiring,” fan Haley Dove said. “It’s that collective hope that we need right now, and that’s why I think it’s so powerful.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Gail Whang from Oakland, who was at Thrive Center ahead of the game and was born on Halloween, she said all she wanted for her birthday is a Valkyries championship. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I’m here supporting women, supporting the Valks,” Whang said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Details on an official celebration for the Valkyries’ win will be released Sunday, according to the team.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"title": "‘Here for the Valks’: Golden State and Atlanta Dream Return to SF for WNBA Finals Game 7",
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"content": "\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/golden-state-valkyries\">Golden State Valkyries\u003c/a> are headed to a first-ever Game 7 in the WNBA Finals, and will return back to Ballhalla — also known as “Boohalla” — on Halloween. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The series closer, after Thursday’s 80-69 loss to the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena, will net either the Dream or the Valkyries the first championship title in their franchise history. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A win would be especially meaningful for the Valkyries and all of the violet-clad fans who will be filling the Chase Center this weekend. They’d become the quickest WNBA expansion franchise to win the finals in just their second season. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The mindset is a sense of urgency. It is do-or-die — officially,” said Valkyries guard Veronica Burton to reporters after the game. “We feel good going into [Game 7], and we’ll watch the film and clean some things up.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-01-BL-KQED-462094c6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107249\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-01-BL-KQED-462094c6.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-01-BL-KQED-462094c6-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-01-BL-KQED-462094c6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12107338\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-26-BL-KQED-3c2ca2f5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107338\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-26-BL-KQED-3c2ca2f5.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-26-BL-KQED-3c2ca2f5-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-26-BL-KQED-3c2ca2f5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Violet Vibes dance team watch the 4th quarter of the WNBA Finals Game 6 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12107339\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-27-BL-KQED-b621b5e3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107339\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-27-BL-KQED-b621b5e3.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-27-BL-KQED-b621b5e3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-27-BL-KQED-b621b5e3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the 4th quarter of the WNBA Finals Game 6 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden State Coach Natalie Nakase said Thursday before the game that the Valks knew the Dream would play like they had everything to lose, in an attempt to force a Game 7. Allisha Gray came in with a haymaker early, hitting a contested jumper and a clutch three pointer. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dream dominated the first three quarters of the game, holding the Valkyries to a nearly constant double-digit deficit and outpacing the Bay Area team from the start. It was a reminder of the energy the Dream brought to Game 2 and 3, before the Valkyries returned to win the last two matches. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nakase told reporters after the game that she was frustrated by the performance in the first quarter. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Just unacceptable, a poor start,” Nakase said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valkyries forward Gabby Williams said the Dream did a good job setting the tone of the game early. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Something to learn from,” Williams said. “What’s great is we have another chance.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By halftime, the Dream led the Valkyries 46-26 and kept up the pace in the third quarter. Golden State was unable to contain Atlanta and star forward Angel Reese in the second half, as they had in past games. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Valkyries chipped away through the fourth quarter to cut the score to the lowest deficit the team had since the first half with minutes to go, but couldn’t finish it off.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“When we can punch first, we’ve won every single game,” Reese told reporters after the game. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fan Marina DiCerbo, watching the game from the Chase Center, said during the game that it seemed the Dream had adjusted to the Valkyries. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Certainly it appears that Atlanta has adapted when we were covering Angel Reese [and] it appears they’re … leaning heavily on their three-point shooters,” DiCerbo told KQED. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pedro Hernandez, also at the Chase Center, said fans already expected the series to be stretched out to Game 7 because of how both teams were playing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-33-BL-KQED-b4eb338a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107341\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-33-BL-KQED-b4eb338a.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-33-BL-KQED-b4eb338a-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-33-BL-KQED-b4eb338a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the 4th quarter of the WNBA Finals Game 6 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I think the show of confidence [needs to change for Game 7],” Hernandez said. “But it’s Bay Area love all the way to the end, so they’re going to make it happen.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both teams will have to show that they want to win for a fourth time on Saturday as the series goes the distance. The Valkyries know that they have played well all season, and will get another chance to win — and clinch the championship title — in front of their devoted fanbase. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I think our team is ready,” said fan Alex Morrison of Berkeley, who traveled to Atlanta for Game 6. While hoping the Valkyries would get the win on Thursday, they said they know the team “would get the opportunity” eventually. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Valkyries have set high expectations for themselves and stunned fans since their inaugural season in 2025. Golden State reached the playoffs in their first season, and have built a large, dedicated following that’s helped them become the most valuable WNBA franchise, valued at around $850 million by \u003ca href=\"https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/golden-state-valkyries-revenue-first-100-million-1234946807/\">Sportico\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-14-BL-KQED-960951de.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107254\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-14-BL-KQED-960951de.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-14-BL-KQED-960951de-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-14-BL-KQED-960951de-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12107253\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-07-BL-KQED-79d1e8cc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107253\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-07-BL-KQED-79d1e8cc.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-07-BL-KQED-79d1e8cc-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-07-BL-KQED-79d1e8cc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12107252\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-05-BL-KQED-361dc3b2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107252\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-05-BL-KQED-361dc3b2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-05-BL-KQED-361dc3b2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-05-BL-KQED-361dc3b2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some fans were frustrated that they weren’t able to watch the game because of work: the WNBA faced backlash over the 9:30 a.m. Pacific starting time of the game, decided at the 11th hour to accommodate a scheduling conflict with the Atlanta Hawks at the arena. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nakase and Williams said the start time wasn’t a factor in how they played. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“That had nothing to do with it. We played at 1 [p.m.] in Atlanta last week,” Nakase said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Valkyries’ devoted fans, too, could not be deterred from following them to Georgia and from showing up to watch parties around the Bay in the middle of the morning. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sharon Brooks said she woke up at 2 a.m. to get to the Chase Center at 5 a.m. to get a seat to watch the Valkyries play.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“If you’re a fan, you do it,” Brooks said. “I’m here for the Valks. I’m a Valkyrie.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State Farm Arena, which holds 16,888 people, was \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/wnba-finals-valkries-dream-sellout-a5b843b2c76456046d25588b55c49d29\">sold out\u003c/a>. Valkyries fans, decked out in all types of violet clothing, were chanting “GSV” nearby even before the game had started.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-ValkyriesGame6-16-BL_qed-b956465d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107293\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-ValkyriesGame6-16-BL_qed-b956465d.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-ValkyriesGame6-16-BL_qed-b956465d-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-ValkyriesGame6-16-BL_qed-b956465d-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oakland fan Stephisha Ycoy-Walton also flew to Atlanta to root for the team, and said it was no question whether she would be there. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“For me, it was non-negotiable,” Ycoy-Walton said. “Being somebody who genuinely loves basketball, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alisa Carmichael from Moraga told KQED from Atlanta after the game that it was rough, but knows that the team has perseverance. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“You cannot deny what we can do,” Carmichael said. “So, next Saturday, we are going to get the championship.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Game 7 will take place at the Chase Center on Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. Planning on tuning in? Check out KQED’s guide to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12104461/ballhalla-better-be-prepping-where-to-cheer-on-the-valkyries-in-the-wnba-finals\">where to cheer on the Valkyries\u003c/a> in your Halloween costume.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/golden-state-valkyries\">Golden State Valkyries\u003c/a> are headed to a first-ever Game 7 in the WNBA Finals, and will return back to Ballhalla — also known as “Boohalla” — on Halloween. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The series closer, after Thursday’s 80-69 loss to the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena, will net either the Dream or the Valkyries the first championship title in their franchise history. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A win would be especially meaningful for the Valkyries and all of the violet-clad fans who will be filling the Chase Center this weekend. They’d become the quickest WNBA expansion franchise to win the finals in just their second season. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The mindset is a sense of urgency. It is do-or-die — officially,” said Valkyries guard Veronica Burton to reporters after the game. “We feel good going into [Game 7], and we’ll watch the film and clean some things up.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-01-BL-KQED-462094c6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107249\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-01-BL-KQED-462094c6.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-01-BL-KQED-462094c6-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-01-BL-KQED-462094c6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12107338\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-26-BL-KQED-3c2ca2f5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107338\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-26-BL-KQED-3c2ca2f5.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-26-BL-KQED-3c2ca2f5-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-26-BL-KQED-3c2ca2f5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Violet Vibes dance team watch the 4th quarter of the WNBA Finals Game 6 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12107339\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-27-BL-KQED-b621b5e3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107339\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-27-BL-KQED-b621b5e3.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-27-BL-KQED-b621b5e3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-27-BL-KQED-b621b5e3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the 4th quarter of the WNBA Finals Game 6 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden State Coach Natalie Nakase said Thursday before the game that the Valks knew the Dream would play like they had everything to lose, in an attempt to force a Game 7. Allisha Gray came in with a haymaker early, hitting a contested jumper and a clutch three pointer. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dream dominated the first three quarters of the game, holding the Valkyries to a nearly constant double-digit deficit and outpacing the Bay Area team from the start. It was a reminder of the energy the Dream brought to Game 2 and 3, before the Valkyries returned to win the last two matches. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nakase told reporters after the game that she was frustrated by the performance in the first quarter. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Just unacceptable, a poor start,” Nakase said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valkyries forward Gabby Williams said the Dream did a good job setting the tone of the game early. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Something to learn from,” Williams said. “What’s great is we have another chance.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By halftime, the Dream led the Valkyries 46-26 and kept up the pace in the third quarter. Golden State was unable to contain Atlanta and star forward Angel Reese in the second half, as they had in past games. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Valkyries chipped away through the fourth quarter to cut the score to the lowest deficit the team had since the first half with minutes to go, but couldn’t finish it off.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“When we can punch first, we’ve won every single game,” Reese told reporters after the game. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fan Marina DiCerbo, watching the game from the Chase Center, said during the game that it seemed the Dream had adjusted to the Valkyries. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Certainly it appears that Atlanta has adapted when we were covering Angel Reese [and] it appears they’re … leaning heavily on their three-point shooters,” DiCerbo told KQED. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pedro Hernandez, also at the Chase Center, said fans already expected the series to be stretched out to Game 7 because of how both teams were playing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-33-BL-KQED-b4eb338a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107341\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-33-BL-KQED-b4eb338a.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-33-BL-KQED-b4eb338a-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-33-BL-KQED-b4eb338a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the 4th quarter of the WNBA Finals Game 6 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I think the show of confidence [needs to change for Game 7],” Hernandez said. “But it’s Bay Area love all the way to the end, so they’re going to make it happen.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both teams will have to show that they want to win for a fourth time on Saturday as the series goes the distance. The Valkyries know that they have played well all season, and will get another chance to win — and clinch the championship title — in front of their devoted fanbase. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I think our team is ready,” said fan Alex Morrison of Berkeley, who traveled to Atlanta for Game 6. While hoping the Valkyries would get the win on Thursday, they said they know the team “would get the opportunity” eventually. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Valkyries have set high expectations for themselves and stunned fans since their inaugural season in 2025. Golden State reached the playoffs in their first season, and have built a large, dedicated following that’s helped them become the most valuable WNBA franchise, valued at around $850 million by \u003ca href=\"https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/golden-state-valkyries-revenue-first-100-million-1234946807/\">Sportico\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-14-BL-KQED-960951de.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107254\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-14-BL-KQED-960951de.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-14-BL-KQED-960951de-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-14-BL-KQED-960951de-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. 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(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12107252\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-05-BL-KQED-361dc3b2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107252\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-05-BL-KQED-361dc3b2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-05-BL-KQED-361dc3b2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-VALKYRIESGAME6-05-BL-KQED-361dc3b2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fans watch the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center’s Thrive City in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2026. 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The goal is to lower wholesale costs by around 10% for grocers and nonprofits in neighborhoods like the Fillmore, the Tenderloin, Haight Ashbury and Western Addition. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known as the District 5 Grocery Affordability Initiative, Mahmood said it’s a first-of-its-kind program to leverage group purchasing at a neighborhood level. 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It’s an incredible rebound for Golden State after a 26-point loss in Game 3. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They now return to Atlanta for Game 6 on Thursday, the first in the league’s history, after breaking free from the best-of-five format.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-30-7bfc60a7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12106570\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-30-7bfc60a7.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-30-7bfc60a7-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-30-7bfc60a7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golden State Valkyries center Aminata Gueye (31) and Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) walk off the court after the Valkyries defeat the Atlanta Dream in game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 26, 2026. (Juliana Yamada/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12106568\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-28-2b2df94f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12106568\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-28-2b2df94f.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-28-2b2df94f-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-28-2b2df94f-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hida Howard holds her three-year-old daughter Alaina Howard as the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream in game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 26, 2026. (Juliana Yamada/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12106556\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-07-5bd59852.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12106556\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-07-5bd59852.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-07-5bd59852-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-07-5bd59852-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) reacts to a call as the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream in game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 26, 2026. (Juliana Yamada/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Game 5 started off with a solid first half — the Valkyries sought to get inside the paint and isolate Atlanta star Angel Reese. Players on both teams were working hard and it showed, energy appeared to dip in the second quarter, with the lowest scoring first half in WNBA finals history. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the third quarter is typically a weak one for the Valkyries, they didn’t have that problem in Game 5, where they scored 8 points in minutes, bringing an energy not seen in previous games. Center Kiah Stokes was a powerful force, shutting down Reese and picking up blocks while leading the Valks with a pair of three-pointers. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the fourth quarter, tension in the stadium was amped all the way up. Fans let out a massive roar when it was announced they had two minutes left with a 14 point lead. Golden State held on throughout the night, limiting Reese to 7 points and carrying a nine point win.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans, including Oakland-born actress Zendaya, came decked out in violet — some were also Halloween-ready, dressing in Valkyries-themed regalia. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stacey Camillo wore a helmet with painted lilac wings, a plastic sword and a full breastplate and lavender high-tops. A season ticket holder since the beginning, Camillo said she was part of the team’s “founding guard.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It was the best decision I ever made,” she said. “I’m absolutely in love with the community we’ve created here at Ballhalla.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking before the game, Camillo correctly predicted the outcome of Game 5. She said she has been following the team with watch parties during away games. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“They’re an incredible team,” Camillo said. “Of course, so are the Dream, even if they’re going to lose.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some fans traveled to Atlanta for the last two games — including Valkyries guard Hayes’ father, Renard, who told KQED after Game 4, “We want to beat them bad.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We want to send them back home with the thought in their mind, like, ‘These guys are too good for us,’” Hayes said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others traveled from Georgia, like Sug Parker, the former high school basketball coach of the Dream’s guard Allisha Gray. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It’s absolutely amazing just going back and watching her grow as a player from high school, college and now in the pros and she’s in the finals?” Parker said. “It is beyond exciting.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12106564\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-22-3f9c72c4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12106564\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-22-3f9c72c4.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-22-3f9c72c4-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-22-3f9c72c4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini (24) cheers during the fourth quarter in game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 26, 2026. (Juliana Yamada/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12106562\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-19-62bfdba2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12106562\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-19-62bfdba2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-19-62bfdba2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-19-62bfdba2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Golden State Valkyries bench reacts as they play the Atlanta Dream in game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 26, 2026. 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(Juliana Yamada/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12106557\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-10-93667357.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12106557\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-10-93667357.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-10-93667357-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261026-ValksGame5-JY-10-93667357-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) attempts a free throw as the Golden State Valkyries play the Atlanta Dream in game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 26, 2026. 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